Rural School Buses Roll Out Across Jamaica | Jamaica News

Jamaica’s Rural School Bus Program is officially launching, bringing safe, affordable transport to students in remote areas — starting with eight buses serving 26 schools in St. Thomas alone. Across the island, 99 buses will cover 86 routes and connect 126 schools, part of a major push to eliminate transportation barriers for rural learners. Minister Daryl Vaz highlights summer prep and plans for a second phase adding 100 more purpose-built buses, while the JUTC also gets 100 new urban buses as part of a $300M investment since 2023. Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon emphasizes that reliable transit means fewer missed days and a fairer shot at education for every child. All buses are fully serviced and ready to roll — ensuring students can get to class without delay. 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/871d7c87662b2f89