KSAMC rolls out new pilot parking arrangement for taxi operators in Downtown Kingston

November 10, 2026

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has rolled out a new pilot parking arrangement for taxi operators in Downtown Kingston.

It follows longstanding concerns from transport stakeholders about the lack of parking for taxi operators in the area.

A meeting was held involving public passenger operators, their respective associations, the Transport Authority, the police and the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) over the parking arrangements, which took effect on Monday.

Speaking after the meeting at the Melbourne Cricket Club on Sunday, KSAMC Chairman and Mayor Andrew Swaby said the initiative is the first step in ensuring that law and order is maintained in Downtown Kingston, especially over the Christmas period.

He said that if the pilot phase is successful, the parking zones will be officially formalised.

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Meanwhile, President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), Egeton Newman, said close to 2,000 transport operators will benefit from the initiative.

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