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Taxi union blasts political interference for delays

THE president of the Public Services Driver’s Union (PSDU) yesterday suggested that “political interference” remains the cause for delays surrounding the modernisation of the taxi industry.

Officials to meet jitney drivers to discuss bus stop move

ROAD Traffic Department officials have scheduled a meeting on Thursday with bus drivers over the controversial move of several downtown bus stops, which has caused consternation with drivers and passengers.

Passengers speak out over bus changes

RESIDENTS who rely on public transport for their daily commutes claimed that the only people being affected by the government’s changes to bus stops in downtown Nassau are them.

Union backs hotline - but wants protection for bus drivers

HEAD of the Public Transport Association of the Bahamas Rueben Rahming said yesterday he supports the new public transportation complaints hot line, but hopes the government protects the bus drivers as well as members of the public.

1,400 thefts drive vehicle tracker's business increase

A BAHAMIAN-owned vehicle tracking company has seen business increase significantly since its launch last summer, its principal telling Tribune Business yesterday that with three to four cars being stolen on New Providence daily, the company was seeking to expand its customer base even further.

Jitney sector alarm on IPO, Gov't's 20% stake

Jitney industry players yesterday expressed major reservations over plans to unify Nassau’s public bus system, one saying he could not support a proposed initial public offering (IPO) and granting a 20 per cent equity stake to the Government.

Bahamas First in 18.5% motor claim increase

Bahamas First has seen a 20 percentage point decline in comprehensive insurance policies’ share of its auto book since the recession began, with total Bahamian motor claims increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2012. ==

ON THE ROAD TO A JITNEY SOLUTION

THE government is "quite a long way along the road" to taming the country's chaotic jitney service with the creation of a unified public transportation system, according to State Minister for Transport and Aviation Hope Strachan.

Bahamians 'excluded' from top diesel autos

BAHAMIAN car buyers are being "excluded" from the high-efficiency diesel auto market due to the "low quality fuel" being imported into this market, one dealer yesterday telling Tribune Business the sulphur content was 70 times' more than US and European regulations permitted.

Car Show 'bounce' in 83-100% sales growth

BAHAMIAN new car dealers yesterday revealed that the Car Show "bounce" appeared to have returned in 2012, with April's sales up between 83-100 per cent month-over-month compared to March.

Police arrest nine in crackdown on driving offences

Police arrest nine in crackdown on driving offences By Brittany Kemp A NEW policing operation has been launched in New Providence, resulting in the arrest of nine people, 530 matters taken to court and 567 drivers being cited for various traffic offence

30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama

30 cited at road check in Grand Bahama FREEPORT - In an effort to keep the streets safe, officers at the Eight Mile Rock Division conducted a road check exercise Friday morning at the Warren J Levarity Highway. ASP Loretta Mackey, press liaison officer

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