COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, 
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 
 
BILL NO. 
36-0148 
 
Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
 
 
August 26, 2025 
 
 
 
An act amending title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 by mandating that the 
Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission implement an electronic payment system 
 
 
 
PROPOSED BY:  Senator Kurt A. Vialet 
 
 
WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission currently oversees and regulates 
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the operation of taxicabs throughout the Virgin Islands; 
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WHEREAS, the modernization of transportation services is essential to ensuring, 
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reliable, efficient, and convenient service for residents and visitors; 
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WHEREAS, advances in financial technology have made electronic monetary payment 
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systems a secure, efficient, and convenient method for conducting transactions;  
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WHEREAS, the ability to pay for taxicab services electronically provides added 
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convenience for consumers, particularly tourists, who may not carry cash; 
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WHEREAS, electronic payments enhance accountability and transparency in financial 
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transactions for both drivers and the commission; 
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WHEREAS, requiring the Taxicab Commission to implement an electronic monetary 
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payment system aligns the Virgin Islands with industry standards across the United States and 
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internationally; and 
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WHEREAS, the modernization of payment methods in the transportation sector will 
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improve the territory's reputation as a progressive, visitor-friendly destination; Now, Therefore, 
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 
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SECTION 1.  Title 3 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 16, section 274 is amended by re-
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designating subsections (i) and (j) as (j) and (k), respectively, and by adding the following new 
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subsection (i): 
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“(i) The Commission shall establish and operate an electronic monetary payment system 
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and establish conditions and requirements for its use.” 
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SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective 120 days after enactment. 
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BILL SUMMARY 
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This bill provides that the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission shall implement an 
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electronic payment system. 
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BR25-0782/August 25, 2025/SLR 
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