Transport Authority’s 2025/2026 Licensing Period Commences

Effective Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Transport Authority will commence acceptance of new and renewal applications for all categories of public passenger vehicles and commercial carriers licences through its Online portal at www.ta.org.jm.

The Authority says the February 1, 2025 start of the Licensing Period is to facilitate the timely submission and processing of PPV licences and commercial carriers applications, which expire on March 31, 2025.

It further states that the online facility is designed to accommodate renewals made for the following categories of Public Passenger Vehicle Licences and Commercial Carriers:

• New and Renewal Contract Carriage, Stage Carriage, Express Carriage

• Renewal Hackney Carriages; and

• New and Renewal Private and Public Commercial Carriers

The Authority adds that Route Taxi licence applications are processed through the respective Taxi Associations, whose application process will also be open online February 1.

To complement the early application process, the Authority has been facilitating motor vehicle examinations for public transportation since January 6, 2025.

In the meantime, the Transport Authority is reminding customers that it does not accept cash payments at its locations.

Customers may use any of several payment facilities including VISA debit and or Credit cards, Paymaster, Bill Express, and bank transfers.

The Authority is also advising that Online Kiosks have been installed at its office locations for Customers who are unable to access the Online Portal and that they will be assisted by customer service agents.

The Authority urges all licensees to renew their road licences before March 31 and avoid the late fee penalty.