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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is calling for Jamaicans to support the implementation of the rural school bus system, despite criticisms from the Opposition People's National Party.
The Government has spent $1.4 billion to purchase 110 used buses to provide transportation for students across 258 schools.
Dr Holness, who was speaking on Friday in St. Elizabeth, said the rural school bus system, to be introduced in September, is a long-overdue initiative.
He said his administration has spent the last nine years exploring how to implement a cost-effective programme that prioritises the safety of students.
The PNP has criticised the bus system, maintaining that the buses are old and unsuitable for Jamaica's hilly terrain and pose a safety risk to students and pedestrians.
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