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TRANSPORT AUTHORITY’S 2024/2025 LICENSING PERIOD HAS STARTED
Transport Authority says the 2024/2025 licencing period has started for all categories of public passenger vehicles and commercial carriers; and as part of the Authority’s digital transformation programme, will be emailing the Road Licences to its customers. The Authority says the February 1, 2024 start of the Licensing Period is to facilitate the timely submission and processing of road licences and commercial carriers applications, which expire on March 31, 2024. To complement this process, the Authority has been facilitating motor vehicle Inspection for public transportation since January 8, 2024. The Authority is advising that application can be made at our Online Application portal at www.ta.org.jm for the following categories of Public Passenger Vehicle Licences and Commercial Carriers: · New and Renewal Contract Carriage, Express Carriage and Route Taxi licences; · Renewal Hackney Carriages; and · New and Renewal Commercial Carriers · Walk-in customers will be processed by our Customer Care Team The Transport Authority is reminding customers who conduct transactions at its offices, that the Authority no longer accepts cash payments at its locations. Customers may use any of the several payment facilities including paymaster, bill express, apply online or use debit and credit cards at the offices. PPV operators and Commercial Carriers are urged to renew their road licences before March 31 and avoid the late payment penalty. -30-
Transport Authority Brought Glenhope Christmas Cheer
December 13, 2023: The Transport Authority which is the Government’s regulatory body for the operation of public transportation in Jamaica, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, brought happy cheer to the children and staff at the Glenhope Nursery on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). It delivered diapers, baby formulas, body care products, gift baskets, shoes, clothes, various toys and staged a treat of music and food to the children’s delight. “This is the best day of my life!” exclaimed an 11-year-old ward, as he sought the assistance of one of the Transport Authority’s Officers in opening a packet of toy which contained a stethoscope. “I want to become a doctor,” he gleefully continued expressing appreciation for the festivities. The Transport Authority’s staff and stakeholders in attendance at the treat were busy throughout the afternoon packaging meals, feeding the babies and feting the children with special needs. Among the formalities were the cutting of a Christmas cake and greetings from the management of the Transport Authority. “Our Managing Director and Senior Managers send their love and well wishes to you all,” Ms. Merdina Callum, Acting Manager, Corporate Communications stated. “We did not just purchase items and take here but we did inquiries as to what was needed and we are here to supply, the bible says, your needs… we are grateful to our staff who are here and some who are not here who would have contributed toys to ensure you will have a very merry Christmas, and that you won’t be short of toys during the coming days,” Ms. Callum continued. “The Transport Authority’s contribution to the Glenhope over the years has been invaluable. We are truly grateful for all that you do and continue to do for us. The children are extremely delighted and happy for today, especially with the amount of toys which can last them for months to come. I know that we are not your only project but we just want you to know how thankful we are,” remarked Ms. Tensi Mackie on behalf of her institution. The Transport Authority takes serious its corporate social responsibility by giving back to society and especially to the children in whom the future of this country lies. It does so annually through its visit to the Glenhope Nursery at Christmas, and by supporting school feeding and mentorship programmes at a number of primary schools across Jamaica. The Children’s Treat at Glenhope was also supported by members of the All-Island United Route Taxi Association, and with contributions from stakeholders such as the local clothing company – Zara Fashion, the TA’s Inspectorate body, various categories of Transport Authority staff and Management. {{ "News/Glenhope1.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Ms. Merdina Callum, Acting Corporate Communications Manager (centre) at the Transport Authority making a presentation of gifts and care products to Mrs. Yvonne Grant (r), Care Supervisor at the Glenhope Nursery while Ms Sonja Simms (r), Corporate Communication Officer at the Transport Authority looks on. {{ "News/Glenhope2.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Monique Campbell (l) and Malory Ellis (r) plays with a child at the Glenhope Nursery during the Transport Authority’s Annual Christmas Treat at the home on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). {{ "News/Glenhope3.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Mr. Clive Reid, Justice of the Peace making a gift presentation to one of the carers at the Glenhope Nursery at the Transport Authority’s Annual Christmas Treat at the home on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). {{ "News/Glenhope4.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Niome Brown of the Transport Authority is surrounded by children at the Glenhope Nursery as she helps to distribute toys at the Transport Authority’s Annual Christmas Treat at the home on Tuesday (December 12, 2023)-30-
Training for the Transport Authority Badge is now online!
{{ "Header Banners/car.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}Training for Transport Authority BadgeTraining for the Transport Authority Badge is now online and can be easily accessed on your phones and smart devices. The training for the badge covers three modules, Defensive Driving, Customer Service and Professionalism. The online courses are in the form of games, tips and puzzles which are easy, fun and engaging. Just follow these simple steps and get your badge in no time:Pay the fee at the Transport AuthorityYou will get an alert on your phone with the details about the online trainingYou complete the training whenever and wherever you wantYou then sit the exam and collect your badge This initiative is a partnership among the Transport Authority, Edufocal and the BCIC as part of the Authority's continued innovation to make training easy and accessible.Remember all Public Passenger Vehicle Operators are required by law to have a Transport Authority badge.
Transport Authority PPV Operators Children Tablet Drive
The Transport Authority through its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme will be issuing approximately 30 tablets to children of Public Passenger Vehicles (PPV), ages 7 to 12 years. This initiative is in support of the “Government Tablet in School Programme” which is geared at digitally empowering children, providing them with the necessary tools to function in the online teaching and learning environment. Qualified PPV operators are invited to complete the attached application form and submit it along with the essay to Miss Trudy Ann Myers at trudy-ann.myers@ta.org.jm by Wednesday, August 31, 2022. To Qualify the owner/operator: Must be the holder of a valid road licence which expires 2023 and beyond or a valid badge which expires 2023 and beyond Must present a valid transport authority driver/conductor badgeThe child must submit with the application form a 100 words essay to say why he/she should receive the tablet Please note it is one (1) tablet per child of PPV owner/operator/household.Download Application Form Here
