Comments on: Minister On Improving Transportation System

By: Melvin

Melvin — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:35:30 +0000

Go lay an egg

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:27:55 +0000

Post Office running at loss, Buses running at loss..why do we get charged so much duty ect and gov is just wasting it all. Someone should be accountable for running both as a business. Not generating profit ,close it down.
We cant be hold hostage by BIU

By: PBanks

PBanks — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:38:17 +0000

This post aged well in light of the upcoming May 29th stoppage of services.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:25:29 +0000

I agree that the “current” system runs at a loss. But that would not necessarily be the case if the system was privatised.

Yes, some routes may demand special treatment (subsidy) if they are to remain, but other jurisidictions have private companies running public bus services without any major issues. I see no reason, other than lack of political will, why Bermuda cannot do the same.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:22:03 +0000

And now a Government spokesperson is getting the BIU’s message out for them.

“A Government spokesperson said, “The public is advised that due to a Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] general membership meeting taking place tomorrow, March 29, from 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m., public services will be interrupted.”

See https://bernews.com/2023/03/public-services-interruption-march-29/

By: PBanks

PBanks — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:31:02 +0000

The public bus system currently and has run at a loss. If by some crazy unexpected circumstance Gov’t was to indeed outsource this, they’d have to provide substantial subsidies, particularly where certain routes are concerned.

By: comfortably numb

comfortably numb — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:30:32 +0000

Flip flop, 18 bus runs were cancelled today, Monday, and there is no concern, no criticism, sadly it has become the norm and we all just accept it.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 13:36:19 +0000

Agreed. But I would want such a ferry service to be privately run, not the Government fiasco we currently have between Hamilton and Dockyard.

As it happens, there is already a privately run ferry running from Dockyard to St. George. Its route could be expanded to provide what you suggest.

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:18:32 +0000

What Bermuda really needs is an expanded ferry service, not Uber or other ride sharing services. We need a robust ferry service that can collect and deliver users to every part of the island deemed suitable for such a form of mass transit. Not just the ends and central.

A properly managed ferry could easily elevated our congested roads and prompt locals to use other less intrusives form of transportation such as bicycles. Including a stop in Flatts for example and refurbishing some public docks such as Devonshire dock are some locations where a added stop could be immensely useful to the public. Infrastructure that would reduce wave action would have to be built in some exposed areas but pros surely out weigh the cons in this situation.

Also guest to the island could enjoy an amazing way to travel around the island well also being able to take in the sights.

By: Reflections of?

Reflections of? — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 19:56:48 +0000

Remember who the messenger is. He’s a career politician. He wasn’t very effective with the UBP and if ai remember correctly the party was disbanded under his watch. He and a few others latched onto the PLP and cha ching he getting paid again to appease the public. Stop telling us what you’re going to do and what you’re going to change and start doing something. I mean really doing something.

By: Joe Bloggs

Joe Bloggs — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:29:18 +0000

I would like to suggest (not for the first time) that the Bermuda Government stop spending money on an unreliable bus service and instead invite proposals for a private company to provide that service. A private company will have to invest in busses and people in order to be viable and it will have to provide a regular service in order to make money. There could also be a provision in the service agreement for the contract to end if minimum standards of service are not met.

This is not new territory. Other jurisdictions do just what I have suggested.

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:43:21 +0000

Yes to Uber. Give the part-time ‘hobby’ taxi drivers some real competition. They will have to either up their game or get out of the taxi business.

People are fed up with the taxis as a whole. Having to keep a list of drivers to call when transport is needed is nonsense. One number, one call, should have transport at your door in 15 minutes.

By: Unknown800k

Unknown800k — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:06:17 +0000

How about all you know it alls use our current transportation system for one month. To and from work daily to see how bad it really is. Let’s see how committed you really are, or if it’s the norm HOT AIR

By: Ringmaster

Ringmaster — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:00:11 +0000

Don’t need Uber it seems. Numerous private owners offer a taxi service without any problems. Stand outside MP in Hamilton, or the ferry dock in St G and watch them providing a tax free service.

By: yea ok

yea ok — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:04:05 +0000

The BIU controls Bermuda and determines who wins every election. Not the PLP and certainly not the OBA.

By: Kent Stewart

Kent Stewart — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:58:45 +0000

Open up 20 or 50 special Uber style licenses and see if they improves service on the taxi side.

By: Reflections of?

Reflections of? — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:13:07 +0000

Wanna improve transport in Bermuda. For starters stop with the halting of services because the BIU has decided to have a meeting.