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PPV OPERATORS AWAITING TRAINING FOR PPV BADGES TO CONTACT THE TRANSPORT AUTHORITY TO COMPLETE PROCESS
Kingston, Jamaica: The Transport Authority is inviting Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) Operators who have made application for their PPV badges and who are yet to complete training, to immediately make contact with the Authority. Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Mr. Ralston Smith is urging untrained operators to contact the Authority’s offices to verify their credentials so that they can access the platform, complete their training and receive the approval to operate PPV. Smith says that the non- wearing of PPV Badges is an offence under section 124, 126, and 127 of the Road Traffic Regulations and section 22 of the Road Traffic (Taxis and Contract Cars) Regulation and PPV operators who fail to produce the PPV Badge may be prosecuted. He also underscored the need for commuters to check for the badge as this is an indication that a PPV Operator has passed the fit and proper tests conducted by the Authority. The PPV Driver Training programme is delivered on a zero-rated, web-based application designed by Edufocal and part sponsored by the British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) and includes courses on the Legislation, Customer Service and Defensive Driving. -30- Contact: Corporate Communication and Customer ServiceTransport AuthorityTelephone: 876-926-8912
PPV OPERATORS AND COMMERCIAL CARRIER LICENCEES ENCOURAGED TO RENEW LICENCES NOW TO AVOID LATE FEES
Kingston, Jamaica: The Transport Authority (TA) is reminding all PPV Operators and Commercial Carrier Licencees to make use of this remaining two weeks window to renew their road licenses to avoid late fee payments come April 1.Transport Authority’s Managing Director, Mr. Ralston Smith says applicants may use its recently launched online platform to submit their applications using a visa debit or credit card and have their road licences emailed to them. Customers may also visit any TA’s office location island wide to renew their licences. {{ "News/20191010_IMG_0225_med.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Customers who conduct transactions at its office locations, must make payment with their visa debit and credit cards or via Paymaster and Bill Express, as the Authority is a cashless entity.In the meantime, Smith is urging operators to renew now and avoid possible prosecution under Sections 61 and 78 of the Road Traffic Act.-30- Contact:Corporate Communication and Customer ServiceTransort AuthorityTelephone: 876-926-8912
Transport Authority Opens Application for New Hackney Carriage Licences
Kingston, Jamaica – February 23, 2024: The Transport Authority says with immediate effect, it is accepting applications for new Hackney Carriage Licenses. Mr. Smith, Managing Director says this move is in response to demand for more seats in the market. The window for submission of applications will remain open until April 30, 2024. The application fee for Hackney Carriage License remains at $15,000.00 per application and applicants are being encouraged to use the On-line application portal at www.ta.org.jm. In the meantime, the Authority is urging illegal operators to become compliant with the law and ensure they legalize their services in order to avoid prosecution. Applicants are also being cautioned to conduct business directly with the Transport Authority and refrain from transacting business with individuals purporting to be agents of the Authority. -30- Contact: Corporate Communication and Customer Service Transport Authority Telephone: 876-926-8912
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Once you have determined the type of road licence you would like to apply for, you need to get the relevant application form, as well as requirement sheet from any of the Transport Authority offices or download it from our website at www.ta.org.jm. This should be filled out and submitted with the relevant documents and fee for the applicable type of licence. Applications may be submitted in office or on-line.
Persons who want to apply for Route Taxi licences should visit their respective Route Taxi Associations.
No, the Transport Authority has made the provision for all road licences to be renewed before the expiration date. The licensing renewal period usually begins in Mid-February of each year and your road licence will be valid until the following year March 31st. For information on the specific date for renewals each year, please contact us at 876-926-8912.
Back year charges apply when a licence holder has been operating without renewing the road licence. Whenever a road licence is not currently in use, it is required that the licence be surrendered, otherwise one will be required to pay all fees for the amount of years the licence was expired if you wish to renew said licence. However, for Public Passenger vehicle licences there are restrictions on renewals after the licence has expired in excess of a year. Contact our office for details.
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