Transport Board welcomes 35 new electric buses

Government moves ahead with Transport Board divestment plans

Government is pressing ahead with plans to divest the state-owned Transport Board. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw, says discussions are well underway, with closed-door meetings being held with key stakeholders on proposals and the enfranchisement of the Transport Board and its workers. She made the disclosure today at the Bridgetown Port, during the handover of 35 electric buses to Transport Board mana…

Transport Board welcomes 35 new electric buses

Barbados’ public transportation system received a major boost today with the arrival of 35 new electric buses. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of

Relief vowed for Scotland District woes as 35 electric buses unveiled

Long-standing public transport woes in the Scotland District and central areas may be set for relief with 35 new electric buses unveiled on Wednesday, backed by a $21m government investment to modernise the fleet and retire all diesel vehicles by the financial year’s end. “I am pleased therefore to announce that the government of Barbados has procured the 35 buses as it has indicated that it would do, to be able to allow for a more reliable and …