Public Transport Calls for Fuel Relief | Barbados News

Public transport operators are sounding the alarm, demanding duty-free vehicle concessions to combat soaring fuel costs that devour hundreds daily—while aging fleets over 35 years old struggle to serve tourists. At their recent awards ceremony, Roger Dan, a standout driver on the Pine/Regency Park route, was honored for his decades of clean service and reliability. Operators also received fuel vouchers from Rubis, safety certificates, and “Safe Bus” stickers to spotlight responsible drivers. Looking ahead, AOPT is eyeing bold moves: partnering with investment funds for housing plots for workers, even exploring buying into the state-owned Transport Board if divested. They’re fighting back against unfair stereotypes, insisting most PSV staff are hardworking professionals vital to the economy—and are pushing for a prime ministerial meeting to turn the tide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33a4798f7c6fc642