As the Government continues to build out the country’s road network under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is looking to expand operations to two routes covered by the project. These are Williamsfield in Manchester and Albion in St. Thomas. Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure at the recent...

Motorists traversing the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) will not pay toll charges until December 31, 2023. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the opening ceremony for the segment on Thursday (September 14). “I am told that the various processes and negotiations with the toll operator...

The Government is moving to better coordinate buses on several routes in the Corporate Area, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. After walking several roads in the Half-Way Tree area in St. Andrew on (September 11) and viewing the frequency of pickups by Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses, the Minister said “gaps” exist in...

The waiting time for persons at the Half -Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew has been reduced, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Mr. Vaz, along with Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams; Managing Director, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Paul Abrahams; Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, and Managing Director,...

The Government will, in short order, be exploring a roadmap for road and traffic changes in Lucea, Hanover, designed to alleviate vehicular congestion in the coastal town. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement during a meeting with representatives of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at the Couples Swept Away resort in...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is reporting that there has been improvement in the public transport sector, resulting from ongoing efforts to supply sufficient vehicles to service the system. “Based on the reports I have gotten and the feedback from commuters, so far, we have made a big improvement for this year’s back-to-school, but there...

Public transport operators are being urged to make safety a “fundamental obligation” to their customers and strive to deliver high-quality service. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said ensuring safety on the roads will protect the lives of the individuals using the operators’ services. “Safety is a multifaceted endeavour, and involves rigorous training for drivers, adherence...