AOPT advocates for fixed fines for PSV traffic offenders Emmanuel Joseph19/10/20230175 views By Emmanuel Joseph The organisation that represents the largest membership of privately-owned public service vehicles (PSVs) wants legislation to fix fines for ZRs and minibus operators who commit traffic offences.… Read more
Lawmakers allow private garages to assess vehicles Barbados Today18/10/20230253 views In a bid to ease the backlog of motor vehicles awaiting roadworthiness assessments, lawmakers on Tuesday changed the Road Traffic Act to allow privately operated garages to inspect certain vehicles… Read more
Scores injured in bus accident in St James Barbados Today17/10/20230239 views Police are on the scene of a mass casualty involving two Transport Board buses in Lower Carlton, St James. The accident occurred around 9 a.m. and initial reports are that… Read more
Less asphalt, more concrete roads coming Barbados Today28/09/20230177 views Barbados is moving away from using asphalt and shifting to the construction of concrete roads. Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources Santia Bradshaw disclosed on Tuesday night during the… Read more
Raphael questions why Transport Authority blanking AOPT Emmanuel Joseph27/09/20230169 views The association that represents some 300 members in the route taxi, minibus, taxi, coach and hired car sector has threatened industrial action if it does not get the ear of… Read more
Delays expected in Transport Board services as focus turns to getting children to school Barbados Today15/09/20230152 views The island’s school children will benefit from improved bus services from the Transport Board when the new term starts next Monday but general commuters are likely to suffer fallout. In… Read more
UCAL to be transformed with help from Transport Ministry Barbados Today01/07/20230154 views By Marlon Madden The Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources has entered an agreement with the repairs and maintenance firm, United Commercial Autoworks Limited (UCAL), which officials say should… Read more
Storm water grille on River Road in Bridgetown being repaired Barbados Today09/05/2023088 views A crew from the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources (MTWW) will commence repairs to a storm water grille on River Road in The City, which had been covered… Read more
PSVs want passengers to face punishment for their role in unruliness Shamar Blunt27/04/20230202 views By Shamar Blunt Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael is calling on the Government to enact stronger laws that hold commuters accountable for encouraging unruly… Read more