Press Release from the JUTC - 20250131
Effective February
3, 2025, Route 52B will operate four trips daily in each direction, making
stops along Toms River, Temple Hall, and Golden Spring. The scheduled departure
times are as follows:
From
Castleton Gardens: 5:00 AM, 7:15 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:10 PM From Halfway Tree: 6:10 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:10 PM, 5:20 PM
Affordable Fares for All Commuters:
• Students, Children, and Persons with
Disabilities: $20.00 (SmartFare card) | $100.00 (Cash)
• Seniors: $25.00 (SmartFare card) |
$100.00 (Cash)
• Adults: $50.00 (SmartFare card) | $100.00 (Cash)
JUTC recognizes the financial challenges faced by many
commuters, particularly students and individuals with disabilities. By offering
significantly reduced fares through the SmartFare
card, the company is ensuring that public transportation remains an
affordable and accessible option for everyone.
Ms. Nathalia
Palomino, JUTC’s Marketing and Sales Manager, emphasized the company's
dedication to affordability. She further encouraged all commuters to switch to
the SmartFare card commencing February
1, 2025, to take advantage of these discounted rates and enjoy a hasslefree
travel experience.
“We are committed to making daily commuting more
budget-friendly, especially for students and persons with disabilities who
depend on our services. With the SmartFare card, they can travel at a fraction
of the cash fare, making their journeys more convenient and economical.”
Ms. Shantole Thompson, Corporate Communications Manager, highlighted JUTC’s broader commitment to accessibility. “We recognize the vital role public transportation plays in the lives of many, particularly students and individuals with special mobility needs. This new route reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that transportation remains affordable, inclusive, and efficient for all Jamaicans.”
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Well done JUTC. It appears that st least one government agency is being run the right way.
ReplyDeleteThe smart cards will go a long way to insure that the money collected will go to the right place.
Also the changing from gasoline vehicles was another great idea to insure that the fuel is being use to fuel the correct vehicles.
Keep up the good work JUTC.
This government is not doing everything right, but let'sgive credit when it is warranted.
This is a good look for the people JUTC
ReplyDeleteExcellent move JUTC. I grew up most of my life in Lawrence Tavern and hiked many delightful journies to Castleton Gardens. The only buses then were the " Country buses" ( as we called them back then) which were filled to capacity and beyond as they transported persons going to market and other commuters. Many were left behind, ' bum ride' walked, or helped by a neighbour or good Samaritan.
ReplyDeleteThis introduction will bring some ease, comfort and dignity to commuters. Also, visitors/ tourists desiring to go to the Caston Gardens can now have reliable scheduled transportation.
Keep it up JUTC!
Minister Vaz is getting the job done. Mr Minister, thumbs up Sir.
Way to go! ( Pun intended) 😊
Nothing will be perfect as long as we are alive...and no matter what government tries to do the workers insist on STEALING the fuel to operate the vehicles. No country can do business like this. I applaud the government for their consideration to the rural areas that needs the service the most.
ReplyDeleteI really wish they would run as scheduled, I understand things happens so a 10 minutes or so pass that scheduled time would be understandable, but waiting on a bus for 2/3 hours is terrible, and sometimes you see busses comes in drive out while the crowd is standing there and the representatives saying nothing, they're just in and out of office speaking among themselves. The coasters always save the day even though most doesn't wish to traveled with them, but commuters can't do any better, and they know so sometimes that makes them more disrespectful
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