A high-stakes meeting is underway at the Half Way Tree Transport Centre, St Andrew as operators are pressing for a long-awaiting fare increase, citing surging global fuel prices now hitting Jamaica.
On Monday, Minister of Finance and the Public Services Fayval Williams and Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport of Jamaica Daryl Vaz shared plans to sit with transport operator groups and the Transport Authority.
Minister Vaz said the Government is sensitive to the struggles of commuters but remains mindful of operators&rsquo; burdens, urging calm as officials work toward a balanced solution.
More to come in subsequent updates.

Minister Vaz said the Government is sensitive to the struggles of commuters but remains mindful of operators’ burdens.

Transport Operators Press for Fare Hike