The state-owned Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will on Monday, March 24, launch Route #9 connecting Naggo Head in Portmore with Spanish Town, St Catherine.
It will be the latest in a slew of new routes launched by the bus company in recent weeks.
“This new route will provide a reliable and convenient transportation option for commuters traveling between Naggo Head and Spanish Town [St Catherine],” JUTC said in a statement.
It said adults using the SmartFareCard will pay $50 or $100 if cash is used; seniors who are concession fares will pay $25 while children, students and the disabled who are also concession fares, will pay $20.00.
Buses will depart Naggo Head at 5:45am, 7:03am, 8:21am, 9:39am, 10:57am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm, 3:18pm, 4:36pm, 5:54pm, 7:12pm and 8:32pm.
On the reverse, buses will leave Spanish Town at 6:24am, 7:42am, 9:00am, 10:18am, 11:36am, 12:54pm, 2:39pm, 3:57pm, 5:15pm, 6:33pm, 7:52pm and 9:12pm.
"We are excited to introduce Route #9 as part of our commitment to improving transportation for our customers. This route will provide a seamless and affordable travel option between Naggo Head and Spanish Town,” said Shantole Thompson, Corporate and Communications Manager at JUTC.
“This new route is part of JUTC’s ongoing efforts to enhance public transportation by increasing connectivity and convenience for commuters,” she added.
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