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The Transport Authority is moving to make greater use of technology to identify infractions committed by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators on the roadways.
Ewan Simpson, Senior Legal Officer at the entity, said footage from smart phones and dashboard cameras will be used.
He said the entity is also looking at utilising evidence gathered from closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) through JamaicaEye and working in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and the National Works Agency.
Mr. Simpson argued that with the use of video evidence, transport operators will no longer have to worry that a decision is being made against them based on the word of the police or transport authority inspectors.
Mr. Simpson noted that under the Evidence Act, the maker of the video or the recording is usually required to support that document, which he says is not difficult to do.
Route PPVs through Transport Centre?
Meanwhile, the Transport Authority is seeking public feedback on a proposal to route all public passenger vehicles that travel in and out of Half-Way Tree, through the Transport Centre.
Acting Managing Director Willard Hylton said this move would see the relocation of taxis and mini-buses from major roadways.
Mr. Hylton said the idea is not for the taxis to park in the Transport Centre but to drop off passengers who can then board buses to continue their journey.
Petra-Kene Williams, Corporate Communications Manager at the Transport Authority, said it is discussing the proposal with stakeholders.
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