Fare hikes seem imminent for Jamaica’s public transportation sector

On Tuesday, Jamaican Transport Minister Audley Shaw publicly stated that the Government is considering the fare hikes.

“We are looking at the potential for fare increases,” said Shaw during his contribution to the 2023-2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

But he warned that when granted, the fare increases “must be strictly adhered to”.

That warning was against the background of some transport operators being known to be charging commuters whatever fares they felt like in the past, forcing the intervention of the authorities.

“The conduct of people (public transport operators) charging anything they want has to stop,” Shaw insisted.

Transport operators have long been clamouring for fare increases, pointing to escalation costs, including the price for fuel, which increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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