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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening ceremony for the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Part A (May Pen to Williamsfield) on September 14.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening ceremony for the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Part A (May Pen to Williamsfield) on September 14.

Transport Minister Urges Responsible Use of New Highway

With the recent opening of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, Jamaicans are being urged to ensure responsible use on the thoroughfare and others across the island. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and...
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening ceremony of SCHIP Part A (May Pen to Williamsfield) on September 14.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the opening ceremony of SCHIP Part A (May Pen to Williamsfield) on September 14.

JUTC Looking to Expand Routes to Williamsfield and Albion
The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).
The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).

No Toll Charges for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway until December 31
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens to Mona High School student, Paris Green (right) while on a tour of transport loading areas in Half-Way Tree on September 11. Others pictured (from second left) are Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith, and Chairman of the TA, Owen Ellington.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), listens to Mona High School student, Paris Green (right) while on a tour of transport loading areas in Half-Way Tree on September 11. Others pictured (from second left) are Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith, and Chairman of the TA, Owen Ellington.

Better Coordination of Buses to be Done on Several Routes –Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), observes students entering buses operated by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew, today (September 11).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), observes students entering buses operated by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew, today (September 11).

Waiting Time at Half-Way Tree Transport Centre Reduced – Vaz

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), addresses members of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at Couples Swept Away on Thursday (September 7). He is flanked by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, and other personnel from the Jamaica Constabulary Force High Command.
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Road and Traffic Changes Being Explored to Alleviate Vehicular Congestion in Lucea, Hanover

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...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing on September 6, at Jamaica House.
Transport

Transport Minister Reports Improvement in JUTC Back-to-School Service

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...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers the keynote address during the first in a series of finance and safety workshops organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), on Thursday, (August 31), at the Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) in St. Andrew.
Transport

Public Transport Operators Urged to Make Safety a Fundamental Obligation

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...
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Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica house, today (August 30).
Transport

Arrangement for Coaster Buses in Half-Way Tree Being Modified

Plans are being put in place to relocate the coaster buses that normally set down passengers in the lanes close to the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre. Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, said discussions are being held today (August 30), with the relevant stakeholders, on the matter. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mr. Ellington explained...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 5).
Transport

PPV Steering Committee to Put Together Proposal to Fine-Tune Fare Adjustments

The newly formed Public Passenger Vehicles (PPV) Steering Committee is to put together a proposal to fine-tune fare adjustments for the transport sector. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held today (August 30), at Jamaica House. The first Steering Committee meeting was held two weeks ago, and another...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held today (August 30), at Jamaica House.  
Transport

New JUTC Buses to Be Sent to Depots This Weekend for New School Year

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is in the process of licensing the 50 new buses that arrived in the island recently. This will enable the buses to go out over the weekend to the various depots to be available in time for the new school year, which starts on Monday (September 4). Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport,...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), inspects one of 50 new buses which arrived in Jamaica on August 23, at Kingston Wharves Ltd. on Friday (August 25). Minister Vaz was on hand for the offloading of the buses from the vessel that shipped them. The shipment included five 45-seater electric buses, forty 45-seater diesel buses and, five diesel buses with a capacity of 34 which will facilitate disabled passengers.
Transport

Fifty New Buses Will Increase JUTC’s Daily Runout to 315

The 50 new buses which arrived in the island on Wednesday, August 23, will boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) daily runout capacity to 315, ahead of the start of the 2023/24 academic year in September. This, according to Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He pointed out that this represents an increase of 175...
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