JITNEY drivers withdrew their services yesterday after government officials failed to meet with the Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union before their July 1 deadline.

Frederick Farrington, BUBDU president, told The Tribune their demonstration yesterday was just "the tip of the iceberg and a full-fledged strike" may occur in the near future if their concerns aren't heard.

Mr Farrington said: "We put (our concerns) out there and said we would give the minister one month to meet with us (to discuss) our issues within the industry. It seems like the minister has pushed the union aside actually, it seems like he is not union friendly.

"The minister seems to focus a lot on the pilot project and is listening to paid consultants instead of sitting down with the union who are the actual voice and ears for the drivers.

"We (withdrew) services from each route - like 90 percent of buses," he said, which means about 80 to 90 bus drivers took part in the protest.

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