Electric Taxis to Arrive in November?

Belize City has launched the 501 Transit app, a new tool designed to improve the experience of using its recently introduced electric bus service. The app allows residents to track buses in real time, making city transit more convenient.

Mayor Bernard Wagner described the app as a key “milestone.” He said, “We started with the buses some while back… and the app… is a key milestone because it really speaks to connectivity with the residents with the commuters.” The initiative, funded by the European Union and the United Nations Development Program, has received positive feedback, said the mayor, particularly from the elderly and students. Wagner stated, “The kids of today will no longer be subjected to substandard transportation.”

Currently, the app tracks only electric buses, but plans are in place to expand it to include all public transport in Belize. Additionally, Wagner announced that electric taxis are set to launch in November, pending the hiring of qualified drivers.