Close to 50 minibus owners turned out last night to hear plans by Government to regulate that section of the Island’s transportation industry.And they expressed a desire for the minibus service to be given similar options to those granted to the taxi service industry.The meeting was called by the Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board headed up by PLP MP Lovitta Foggo. Topping the list on the agenda was the proposed moratorium on the number of minibus permits in Bermuda.Ms Foggo told those gathered at the Transport Control Department last night that Government has put a figure on the minimum number of minibus permits allowed at 60 to protect business owners already in the business.“We are trying to put a ceiling in place in the early stages,” said Ms Foggo. The maximum number of taxi permits remains constant at 600. Ms Foggo added: “We have to look at how many permits are out there that are inactive, some for as long as five years in the minibus business,” Ms Foggo added.Her statement prompted questions on whether the “inactive permits,” are transferable to other potential minibus operators. Ms Foggo replied: “No not directly.” Ultimately she said the permit will go back to the Ministry of Transport.A number of mini bus owners questioned why they should not be allowed to sell their permits to recover the $5,000 fee.Ms Foggo stated that the overall decision lies with the Minister and that a decision will be made by the Minister “reasonably soon”, on the proposed moratorium, rates and dress code for the island’s minibus service.