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Port Antonio to Ocho Rios Rural Stage Carriage Open

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PROHIBITION NOTICE AGAINST PLAYING LOUD MUSIC ON PPVs

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REJECT FAKE JOB ADVERTISMENTS SAYS TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – June 2, 2025: All Procurement positions within the Transport Authority are currently filled. It appears that some unscrupulous persons have been advertising positions within the Transport Authority’s Procurement Department via WhatsApp.  {{ "Fake WhatsApp jobs.jpg" | asset_url | img_tag }}The Authority wants the public to be aware that it has an established protocol and human resource processes; guided by the Government of Jamaica Staff Orders for recruiting staff. Job vacancies within the Authority are usually advertised via the newspaper, the Authority’s website and other official channels. The Transport Authority is strongly urging the public to refrain from participating in any of these fake recruitment drives.  -30-For further information, contact:Corporate Communications Department  Transport Authority 119 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 Tel: (876) 618-0959                                                                                                                                                                    Email: customerservice@ta.org.jm  

FAQs

What is the procedure for applying for a road licence?

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.

Do I have to wait until March 31st of every year before my road licence can be renewed?

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.

Why is it required of me to pay the licensing fees for all the years that my road licence has not been renewed in the case that I want to now renew it?

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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FAQs

What is the procedure for applying for a road licence?

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.

Do I have to wait until March 31st of every year before my road licence can be renewed?

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.

Why is it required of me to pay the licensing fees for all the years that my road licence has not been renewed in the case that I want to now renew it?

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.