Press Release From the Transport Authority - 2024/05/28:
Ralson Smith - Transport Authority, Managing Director The Transport Authority says it has intensified road operations to address illegally operated public transportation services island-wide following the March 31, 2024 expiration of the majority of public passenger vehicles (PPVs) road licences. Under “Operation Streamline”, 914 vehicles were checked on Monday, May 27, 2024. 355 summons were served, 243 tints and 45 graphics were removed. In addition, 12 vehicles were seized for various offences, ranging from heavy tints on PPVs, none wearing of uniforms and operating without a TA badge.
Similar road operations over the past four (4) weeks have resulted in over 1,577 prosecutions for various offences and 269 seizures for no road licences and operating contrary to the terms and conditions of the road licences during routine and intelligence-driven operations.
Managing Director, Ralston Smith says the Transport Authority has adopted a zero-tolerance approach in its road operations as it seeks to implement several standards for the operations of public transportation services in order to enhance the safety and security of the commuting public and all road users as well as the reliability and efficiency of public transportation services.
The Authority is therefore reminding all public passenger vehicle operators to abide by the relevant regulations, as those found in breach will be prosecuted by the Transport Authority’s Route Inspectors and Police in accordance with the provisions of the law. Operators found without the requisite licence may also face seizure of their vehicles.
In the meantime, commuters are encouraged to check for the red plate and TA sticker on the windscreen; and ensure the drivers are wearing their PPV badges, as a safety precaution, before taking public transportation.
The Transport Authority is urging operators to renew their road licence using the Online Application portal at www.ta.org.jm.
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Pure insanity to have a public trsnsportation system based on cars. More evidence that the ppl who lead us either no have no sense or its all about votes. Notice how that sector always get what them want?
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