OUR makes recommendations on JUTC fare increase

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has made its recommendations on the applications for fare increases from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) and three associations representing route taxi operators.



The OUR said the recommendations have been forwarded to the Transport and Works Minister, Mike Henry.



The taxi associations are the National Association of Taxi Operators the National Council of Taxi Associations and the Route Taxi Association of Jamaica.



In its application, the JUTC sought a fare increase from $50 to $70 for adult passengers and from $15 to $20 for concessionary passengers.