Today new regulations enter into effect for taxi drivers, even as concern over the upcoming 32% hike in rates is tangible. Taxi drivers must wear blue dress pants and white short sleeve shirts in order to comply with an executive decree that is now in effect. Shorts and jeans are not allowed, although in certain climates exceptions are permitted as long as the same colors are used.

Taxi drivers are divided about the regulations, with some seeing it as a good way to establish a professional standard. Others believe that the government doesn’t have the right to tell them which uniform to use.  There is no traffic ticket for not complying with the new code, but non-compliance could lead to revocation of the taxi permit.