JUTC Press Release - July 29, 2025
Spanish
Town, St. Catherine – The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC)
officially launched Route 512 on July 28, 2025, a new express service
connecting Mandeville, Manchester to Downtown Kingston via the East–West
Highway. This initiative forms part of the company’s broader rural expansion
strategy to enhance access to safe, affordable, and reliable long-haul public
transportation.
In light of recent concerns raised by some public
passenger vehicle (PPV) operators regarding the decision-making process, the
JUTC wishes to clarify that formal consultations were held ahead of today’s
launch. A key stakeholder meeting took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Manchester Municipal Corporation, involving representatives from
the local transportation sector, municipal authorities, and community
leadership.
Thompson emphasized that the service is not
intended to replace or compete with existing operators. “JUTC and PPV operators
are united in a shared mission getting Jamaicans to their destinations safely
and efficiently. Our rural express routes address long-haul travel needs, while
PPV operators play a critical role in offering short-haul, flexible service
within communities.”
She also clarified that the three scheduled JUTC
trips from Mandeville each day are carefully timed and structured in a way that
does not interfere with existing PPV operations. The aim is to provide additional support for underserved periods
or capacity overflow, not to disrupt the established livelihoods of private
operators.
Today’s
operations further underscored this shared purpose. During the second trip of
the day departing Mandeville at 10:00 a.m. several taxi operators expressed
support for the service, noting that
there are times they are unable to accommodate all commuters, particularly
during peak hours. Their feedback reinforced the need for a structured,
supplemental option to meet the growing commuter demand.
JUTC remains committed to transparent dialogue and
sustained cooperation with all transport stakeholders. The introduction of
Route 512 underscores the Company’s belief that Jamaica’s transport ecosystem
is broad enough to accommodate both public and private operators each serving
distinct commuter needs while working collectively toward the shared goal of
national development.
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So this really a all island slartering of opperators kmt so instead of employing honest n better workers the government surely a stop private opperators from doing what they have being doing for years of conception we only being used as scape goats, this is to stop peivate man from earning this is rather stupid n badmind clearly Pharoh u will never win.we cant fix thoae busses they have already placed on routes bit u buying more to packup in like manner man stealing even gas oil, servicing parts at our expense This long journey not good for em busses esp hilly terain are u crazy Government with these men who dont knw eural area to run bus over presipits with people ?
ReplyDeleteEven of government using the route buy Coaster buses,whether electronic or not weight n heights n speed to move that diatance kmt only at fisrt time it will aound n look great after em work in em bus a broke down and taking hours befor u get another to replace gatherings are u carzy kmt ,Mr minister leave the rural bus men alone veteran n well expirienced men are capable to drive as they are doing n carry em safe but pharoah want money out a everything man a mek money than him in,so him ago fight it ,Pharoah a blood u come to run ,pharoah u cant win God children will servive.some one pocket extend by blood sooner or later we will c,i knw Jutc crash more than coaster bus leave more injury cost more to repair than coaster after jumping on these opperator caios i hope at that time i will have my own business to mentain my family with whats left thia is instant diariah to transport opperators.cheeper fair costly to repair bus, i wonder if electronics dont burn? Who must pay for parts to be repair how fast? Time recover em broken down in the road way for hours kmt Government a fight emself.this will be caios.
Sending u a box of Sophie tissue....lol....jutc bus run all ova jamaica fo excursion....the taxpayers in rural parishes pay for the jutc as a benefit....I agree with ur point about coaster buses...as I know even a pile of dog mess can fertilize a fruit tree....lol
DeleteGood love the idea😀
ReplyDeleteJUTC Route 512 should benefit many, prividing alternate transportation. Where downtown Kingston is their starting point, and what's the shedule times of departure and arrivals at end points?
ReplyDeleteThe Jamaican Government is behaving as if they don't have a plan, So disorganized and chaka chaka!. With billions of dollars and many stakeholders involved in the transport industry and the many repercussions that are possible, why not take the time to properly strategize and then implement instead of flying from the seat of their pants? What next!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a good idea to run that route. Rural areas need to travel in comfort too. Thanks to the Minister for the implementation.
ReplyDeleteCry all you want, it won't change.