#JAVOTES2024 | St Thomas taxi operators cashing in

By: Livern Barrett

Image caption: For the day, taxi operators serving as runners are being paid between $10,000 and $20,000 plus a full tank of gas, according to one operator in the town of Seaforth, St Thomas. - Livern Barrett photo

The statistical dead-heat between the two main political parties nationally and the tight contests expected in some St Thomas divisions make their service crucial.

For the day, taxi operators serving as runners are being paid between $10,000 and $20,000 plus a full tank of gas, according to one operator in the town of Seaforth.

He said with most businesses closed today, it was more than worth it for operators.

“Some days are good; you can make up to $14,000, but you haffi press gas. But some days are bad; you barely make $6,000,” said the operator.

“Me woulda haffi out deh ina the sun hot a bawl out 'Seaforth!' and hope say me get two passengers.”

Another operator said serving as election day runners also means less wear-and-tear on their vehicles.