JUTC drivers conversing in downtown Kingston Monday morning as the primary bus from St Thomas rolls into Parade. (Photograph: LLewellyn Wynter)
ST MARY, Jamaica – The Jamaica City Transit Firm Restricted (JUTC) has introduced the introduction of the brand new route 52B which runs from Castleton Gardens, St Mary to Half-Method Tree, St Andrew efficient Monday, February 3.
JUTC in an announcement, stated it is going to function 4 day by day journeys on the brand new route in every path, making stops alongside Toms River, Temple Corridor, and Golden Spring.
The scheduled departure occasions are as follows: From Castleton Gardens – 5:00 am, 7:15 am, 2:00 pm and 4:10 pm. From Half-Method Tree – 6:10 am, 1:00, 3:10 pm and 5:20 pm.
College students, youngsters and individuals with disabilities pays $20.00 utilizing the SmartFare card and $100.00 when money is used. Seniors pays $25.00 with the SmartFare card and $100.00 if money is used whereas adults are charged $50.00 with the SmartFare card and $100.00 money.
JUTC stated it recognises the monetary challenges confronted by many commuters, notably college students and people with disabilities.
“By providing considerably diminished fares by means of the SmartFare card, the corporate is guaranteeing that public transportation stays an inexpensive and accessible choice for everybody,” stated JUTC’s advertising and gross sales supervisor, Nathalia Palomino.
She additional inspired all commuters to change to the SmartFare card commencing February 1, to benefit from these discounted charges and luxuriate in a hassle-free journey expertise.
“We’re dedicated to creating day by day commuting extra budget-friendly, particularly for college kids and individuals with disabilities who rely upon our companies. With the SmartFare card, they’ll journey at a fraction of the money fare, making their journeys extra handy and economical,” Palomino added.
JUTC’s Company Communications Supervisor, Shantole Thompson highlighted the bus firm’s broader dedication to accessibility. “We recognise the very important function public transportation performs within the lives of many, notably college students and people with particular mobility wants. This new route displays our ongoing efforts to make sure that transportation stays inexpensive, inclusive, and environment friendly for all Jamaicans,” she stated.
In the meantime, JUTC is urging all commuters to acquire their SmartFare playing cards to get pleasure from decrease fares, sooner boarding, and a cashless journey expertise. Moreover, JUTC can be formally launching its “Experience Proper with SmartFare” marketing campaign on March 4, to push the sign-up for the brand new playing cards but additionally to share JUTC’s plans to make commuting simple and secure for everybody.
