Ministry of Transport Extends Bus Passes
Noting the “recent increase in cancellations,” the Ministry of Transport said “effective immediately, all passengers holding a July pass can utilise their pass during August, and passengers with an August pass can use their passes for both August and September.”
“As we continue to upgrade the public bus service with new and improved electric buses, the ageing diesel fleet is proving less reliable in meeting the transport needs of the public. The recent increase in cancellations has come as result of the ageing fleet and supply chain delays in the delivery of our new buses” said Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert.
Minister Furbert said: “The Department of Public Transport has a dedicated customer base and is often the first choice of on-Island transport for our visitors.
“We remain grateful for the public’s support and so while we navigate this period of high demand and the challenges of meeting that demand, the Ministry of Transport will extend the use of bus passes to the benefit of our passengers.
“Effective immediately, all passengers holding a July pass can utilise their pass during August, and passengers with an August pass can use their passes for both August and September.”
A Government spokesman said: “This situation is far from ideal and the Ministry of Transport apologizes for the inconvenience caused to the travelling public.
“We are focused on finding immediate and long-term solutions to address the shortage of public buses and improve the reliability of our transportation system. This will include some modified scheduling enabling is to meet peak demand.”
Why not toyota buses ? They are better quality and abundant…of course…they don’t break down so you won”t have that excuse any longer unfortunately .
And them with the 3 month pass ? What should them do ?