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Transport Authority Decries Abuse of Commuter's Rights to Disembark Vehicle
The Transport Authority is decrying the blatant abuse of passenger rights as highlighted by a recent video circulated on social media and is warning offending operators that its operations teams will be exercising a zero tolerance approach to such incidents. The Authority uses this medium to express its deepest concern for the obvious distress suffered by the female passenger, whose rights, as a commuter were clearly infringed, since every passenger has a right to freely embark and disembark a motor vehicle at any convenient point. The Authority also publicly condemns the unsympathetic behaviour of the driver of the motor vehicle, who disregarded his responsibility to ensure that passengers are transported in a safe, secure and comfortable manner. Having become aware of the incident, the Authority commenced extensive efforts to contact the distressed passenger or other persons who may have witnessed the incident. A public plea was made on radio by the General Manager, Operations of the Transport Authority requesting that contact be made. Further, the Authority has intensified its monitoring and regulating of Public Passenger Vehicles, through the use of technology. As a part of this thrust, the Authority has added two applications to its monitoring system; WhatsApp and the Drive Safe Jamaica App, which are both fully functional and in use by the commuting public. Videos and pictures of infractions being committed by operators of Public Passenger Vehicles may be uploaded to the Transport Authority’s WhatsApp number, (876) 551-8196 or to the Drive Safe Jamaica App, which can be downloaded in Google Play Store. The Authority encourages the public to fully utilize these applications to report the various infractions that may be committed by PPV operators, so that the appropriate sanctions under the Transport Authority’s Suspension and Revocation Policy can be applied. Additionally, the Authority is encouraging members of the commuting public to choose only legal Public Passenger Vehicles as their mode of transportation.
NNN Interview with Transport Minister and TA's Managing Director April 16, 2025
The Honourable Daryl Vaz, MP - Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Mr. Ralston Smith - Managing Director of the Transport Authority in discussion with Nationwide 90FM as they addressed the issue of PPV operators overcharging passengers in various sections of the island.This interview was conducted live on April 16, 2025, take a listen:https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=5ZjH3m5Z8AostidrHe7Z9KFk7Zi92P9ibaUe4IPCxg7Db9RmLNoyry#transportauthorityregulatingwithvision #Notoovercharging #Notoexploiting
Approved Route Taxi Fares for Western Jamaica
As the Agency of the Government charged with the responsibility for the regulating and moritoring of public passenger vehicles, throughout the island of Jamaica, we are commiited to the impartial enforcement of all laws; regulations and agreements relating to public transportation.Therefore, we have prepared the following lists to guide you on the approved fares to be paid on Route Taxis operating throughout Western Jamaica.Be guided. {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE2.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE3.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE4.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE5.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE6.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}#transportauthorityregulatingwithvision #Notoovercharging #Notoexploiting
Approved Route Taxi Fares for Western Jamaica
As the Agency of the Government charged with the responsibility for the regulating and moritoring of public passenger vehicles, throughout the island of Jamaica, we are commiited to the impartial enforcement of all laws; regulations and agreements relating to public transportation.Therefore, we have prepared the following lists to guide you on the approved fares to be paid on Route Taxis operating throughout Western Jamaica.Be guided. {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE2.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE3.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE4.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE5.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }} {{ "MONTEGO BAY FARE TABLE6.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}#transportauthorityregulatingwithvision #Notoovercharging #Notoexploiting
