JUTC embarking on pilot to test first public passenger electric bus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company is embarking on a pilot to roll out the country's first public passenger electric bus.

Managing Director, Paul Abrahams, told JIS News that the unit, valued 285 thousand US dollars, has been provided to the JUTC for the six-month project at no cost to the company.

Mr. Abrahams said the criteria for testing include the type of terrain that the buses operate on, maintenance, routing, and battery life.

On completion of the testing phase, discussions will be held with the Ministry of Transport and Mining on whether the bus should be purchased.

Mr Abrahams says there is currently no contractual arrangement with the manufacturer or the local dealer.