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TRANSPORT AUTHORITY CLARIFIES WHAT IS A COMMERCIAL CARRIER
Kingston, Jamaica: The Transport Authority (the Authority) says there are two Classes of Carriers Licences under section 79 (1) of the Road Traffic Act 1938 – (a) public carriers’ licences; (b) private carriers’ licences. 1. Public carrier is a commercial vehicle used on a road for the carriage of goods as a business for hire or reward. Examples of public carriers or commercial motor vehicles are vehicles used to carry goods, materials, etc. 2. Private carrier is a vehicle used by the owner to carry goods on a road for trade a trade or connected with his/her business. These carriers do not primarily transport goods as a business for others, for hire or reward but instead focus on carrying their own goods or material. For example, a farmer using his truck to carry animals, feed for the animals or products related to the farm. The Authority is advising that vehicles that fall under these categories must be licensed by the Transport Authority who will issue the sticker and the carriers’ licence after the commercial green plate is purchased on instructions of the Authority. Persons applying for commercial carriers’ licence are required to have a current registration certificate, certificate of fitness, insurance certificate/cover note, copy of identification, TRN and company seal affixed to the application, a fee of $14,000 for private and public carriers, and $11,500 for motor bikes. Both new and renewal of commercial carriers’ licence can be done Online at www.ta.org. -30- Contact: Merdina Callum, Corporate Communications Manager (Acting) Tel: 876 936-0601; cell: 876 277-9671
Transport Authority gets 12 new motor cars to improve monitoring of sector
Twelve motor cars have been added to the fleet of the Transport Authority, which will be used to improve the authority's capacity to monitor and regulate the public transportation sector.{{ "vehicle.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Managing Director at the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over 12 motor vehicles during a ceremony held at the Authority’s Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston today. Others (from left) are Board Chairman, Transport Authority, Owen Ellington; new recruit at the Authority, Melissa Duncan; and Driver, Clovis Ashmede.Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith, said acquisition of the vehicles represents a significant investment in the organisation's future and “symbolises our commitment to retooling our operational apparatus”. “Indeed, it is part of our effort to rebrand the Operations Division,” Smith said during the handover ceremony held at the Authority's Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston today.He also informed that the Transport Authority is advanced in its effort of rebranding, through the establishment of a uniform committee, which is tasked with reviewing the uniform, logo and other paraphernalia for the inspectorate, coupled with a fusion of technological support to come on stream in the ensuing months. “Among them is our e-ticketing system to replace the antiquated summons system and of course, radio communication and other technological devices to support the work of the Operations Division,” Smith said. “With the cars being relatively new, we expect their impact on the environment to be very negligent in terms of carbon emission and, therefore, we are confident that they will provide a faster and more efficient means of carrying out our daily activities, both in terms of operations and investigations,” he added. He noted that the vehicles will help the Transport Authority to maintain a high visibility in the town centres, cities and at various hotspots across the country. The managing director further stated that the vehicles will be used not just for operational activities but also for commuter engagement, information sharing and gathering intelligence. “I encourage our inspectors and drivers to treat these vehicles as you treat your own; let us care these vehicles. I charge you, therefore, to continue to be a beacon for the authority, continue to offer excellent service to the public, be kind to each other, and be examples for the new recruits,” Smith said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, emphasised the need for the entity to procure more vehicles. “[There is] a need to build out on your mobility, and I think you need to carefully assess the requirements for patrols and presence on the road and commit to deploying a minimum number of cars with people in each of the regions that you serve,” Ellington said. Courtesy: The Gleaner
Transport Authority gets 12 new motor cars to improve monitoring of sector
Twelve motor cars have been added to the fleet of the Transport Authority, which will be used to improve the authority's capacity to monitor and regulate the public transportation sector.{{ "vehicle.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Managing Director at the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over 12 motor vehicles during a ceremony held at the Authority’s Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston today. Others (from left) are Board Chairman, Transport Authority, Owen Ellington; new recruit at the Authority, Melissa Duncan; and Driver, Clovis Ashmede.Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith, said acquisition of the vehicles represents a significant investment in the organisation's future and “symbolises our commitment to retooling our operational apparatus”. “Indeed, it is part of our effort to rebrand the Operations Division,” Smith said during the handover ceremony held at the Authority's Maxfield Avenue offices in Kingston today.He also informed that the Transport Authority is advanced in its effort of rebranding, through the establishment of a uniform committee, which is tasked with reviewing the uniform, logo and other paraphernalia for the inspectorate, coupled with a fusion of technological support to come on stream in the ensuing months. “Among them is our e-ticketing system to replace the antiquated summons system and of course, radio communication and other technological devices to support the work of the Operations Division,” Smith said. “With the cars being relatively new, we expect their impact on the environment to be very negligent in terms of carbon emission and, therefore, we are confident that they will provide a faster and more efficient means of carrying out our daily activities, both in terms of operations and investigations,” he added. He noted that the vehicles will help the Transport Authority to maintain a high visibility in the town centres, cities and at various hotspots across the country. The managing director further stated that the vehicles will be used not just for operational activities but also for commuter engagement, information sharing and gathering intelligence. “I encourage our inspectors and drivers to treat these vehicles as you treat your own; let us care these vehicles. I charge you, therefore, to continue to be a beacon for the authority, continue to offer excellent service to the public, be kind to each other, and be examples for the new recruits,” Smith said. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington, emphasised the need for the entity to procure more vehicles. “[There is] a need to build out on your mobility, and I think you need to carefully assess the requirements for patrols and presence on the road and commit to deploying a minimum number of cars with people in each of the regions that you serve,” Ellington said. Courtesy: The Gleaner
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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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