Time and time again, we have heard successive Governments speak about tough laws to curb the bad behaviour among Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators.We have heard ministers promise Bajans that the unruly and brutish tactics of the PSV operators would be handled and dealt with head-on.We have heard that laws exist that allow for the suspension of repeat outlaws who work PSVs, yet some of the known offenders continue to ply their trade, carefree.We have heard magistrates in the traffic courts get stern with some offenders as they mete out harsh punishments for infractions.We have heard that the long arm of the law simply cannot reach certain quarters that would lead to the arrest of PSV owners where multiple offences have been committed.We have also heard the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) state that the unruly element is in the minority and does not fully represent the entire sector. We have also heard them condemn the bad behaviour within their membership.
