A South Douglas MHK says he'll persist with his proposals to amend the 2001 Road Transport Act.
Bill Malarkey's Private Members' Bill to appoint a Tynwald member as Chairman of the Road Traffic Licensing Committee was defeated by 13 votes to 10.
There's been a long running dispute over the number of licences issued and the availability of taxis at the weekend.
Despite the bill's defeat, Mr Malarkey still believes it'd help resolve the problems:
(Pictures: South Douglas MHK Bill Malarkey (l), local taxi drivers protest group (c)
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