Chairman of the Isle of Man Taxi Federation Ray Teare says his organisation is entirely against the proposed shake up of the local trade.
Next week, Tynwald will be asked to approve an all-Island ply for hire system
At present, taxi plates are issued for four areas around the Island and drivers are not allowed to pick up fares outside their district.
The possible change to an all-Island system has been under discussion for many years, and previous attempts at reform have met fierce opposition from cabbies.
Mr Teare says the idea is still flawed:
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