Ferguson Finally Putting Foot Down with Bus Operators for Upgrades?  

Belize’s public transportation system is still facing challenges, despite the Transport Department’s push for bus operators to upgrade their fleets. It’s been over a year and a half since the Ministry of Transport called on stakeholders to improve their buses. Ahead of a meeting later today, Transport Minister Rodwell Ferguson, speaking on Open Your Eyes, praised those who have stepped up and made the necessary upgrades, while issuing a stern warning to those who are still dragging their feet.

 

Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Transportation

“We are meeting with the bus operators I believe today. And we’re going to read them the riot act. While we noh di ask fi ah brand new bus, because we understand that there are limitations when it comes to the finances, we are telling them that their bus must be in a certain condition. And so when we meet with them today or tomorrow, we are going to remind them we have given you at least one and a half year notice and we are going to make it effective and make it as quickly as possible But in that regard we have improved the bus transportation significantly. I want to highlight some operations, James Bus Line has done some upgrades, we have Floralia, who brought in brand new buses, the Tillet’s from Orange Walk have done some upgrades, Gilharry from Corozal has done some upgrades and likewise Westline from Cayo district, and a few other small operators. So they are taking heed and making the sacrifices to upgrade.”