The Transport
Authority’s 2024/25 Licencing Period commences this January with the
pre-cursory motor vehicle examinations on Monday, January 8. All public passenger vehicle (PPV) licence
holders are being encouraged to get their vehicles examined at the various
Transport Authority locations islandwide.
Effective February 1, the Authority will commence
the acceptance of renewal applications for all categories of public
passenger and commercial carriers.
Customers are being encouraged to use the online
portal at www.ta.org.jm to save time
during the licencing process.
Customers conducting transactions at the
Authority’s Head Office, are being reminded that the Authority no longer accept cash payments at this location. Customers may also use any of the several
payment facilities including Paymaster, Bill Express, National Commercial Bank
(NCB), bank vouchers, debit and or credit cards at the office.
Under sections 61 (1) and 78(1)
respectively, it is illegal to operate a vehicle as public passenger or
commercial carrier without the requisite Road Licence. Therefore, the Authority urges all operators
of public passenger vehicles and commercial carriers to renew their road
licences early and avoid prosecution come April 1, 2024.
All queries regarding the road
licence application process may be directed to the Transport Authority via its
toll-free number at 1-888-991-5687 or
876- 926 -8912.
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