KINGSTON, JAMAICA: In an effort to curtail and manage the wrecking service operation across the island, the Transport Authority, the police and wrecker operators have established an agreement to take effect January 2, 2024.

Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Mr. Ralston Smith says, “The agreement is designed to govern the conduct and behavior of wrecker operators, and to further manage the charge for the services they render.”

He said an approved wrecker fee rates has been established and it must be adhered.

The newly established wrecking fees are as follow:

APPROVED WRECKER RATES
	Motor Car	Motor Truck (Hiace & Coaster etc.)
Category	New Rate ($)	New Rate ($)
5km Radius of Pound	12,000.00	22,500.00
Per Kilo over 5km radius	600.00	800.00
No Key Charge	4,500.00	6,000.00
Effective Date: January 2, 2024

Table:  Showing newly approved wrecking fees as of January 2, 2024.

Meanwhile, Mr. Smith added that the approval of a fee structure is part of the Authority's move to cauterize the exorbitant wrecking fees charged by the various service provider.

-30-

Return To News