Kingston, Jamaica – April
28, 2026: The Transport Authority is aware of a
video currently circulating on social media which is alleged to show an
incident involving a student on a public passenger vehicle.
At
this time, the Authority has not independently verified the authenticity,
circumstances, or full context of the video. However, the matter is being treated
seriously and has been referred to the relevant teams for review and
investigation. Where appropriate, the Authority will engage the relevant
stakeholders and, if necessary, the appropriate law enforcement agencies to
determine the facts surrounding the matter.
The
Authority remains committed to empowering commuters and continues to advance
its public education and engagement initiatives to ensure commuters know how
they can be protected from incidents of this nature. In this regard, the
Authority will continue hosting its Inspector–Commuter Engagement Days
islandwide which aims at Moving People and M-Powering Lives.
The
Authority reiterates that all Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators are
expected to maintain the highest standards of safety, order, and respect for
all commuters at all times. Operators are also reminded that they are entrusted
with the safety and dignity of passengers and are expected to uphold
professional conduct in the execution of their duties.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any concerns or alleged infractions using the Authority’s official WhatsApp channels at 876-551-8196 or 876-926-8912.
