HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyaoui
For years, the city of Fez has been grappling with a major issue concerning approximately 450 small taxis that continue to operate daily without legal documents following the death of their original owners. This situation persists in the absence of any clear action from the Economic Division of the Fez Prefecture, the body responsible for regulating and overseeing the sector.
The persistence of chaos… and the absence of control. Sources from permit holders confirm that a number of these vehicles are being exploited outside the law, and that individuals are benefiting from them without valid contracts or licenses. This raises questions about the responsibility of the Economic Division, especially since the continuation of this situation cannot happen without the knowledge of those in charge of the facility. Permit holders warn that this file deepens the chaos within the small taxi sector and opens the door to the illegal exploitation of licenses and the absence of fair competition. Is the Wali Ait Taleb aware? A number of observers are wondering whether the Wali of the Fez-Meknes region, Ait Taleb, is aware of the irregularities in the Economic Division of the Fez Prefecture, especially with the numerous complaints from permit holders who are demanding the intervention of the supervisory authority to restore discipline to the sector. Calls for an investigation and reorganization. In light of these data, permit holders demand the need to open a formal investigation into the taxi files operating without a legal status and to review and update the license lists after the death of their original owners, in addition to intensifying field monitoring to prevent any illegal exploitation, with the adoption of transparent governance within the departments responsible for managing the sector. The question remains: who is responsible for this file? And why does the chaos continue despite the numerous complaints and statements? Hanging questions awaiting an answer from the competent authorities, to ensure transparency in management and protect the rights of permit holders and citizens alike. We will return to several violations in the departments of the Fez-Meknes region, Fez Prefecture.
