National Rural School Bus Programme rolls out with 60 buses

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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PSOJ says Wednesday’s election shows that democracy is alive in Jamaica

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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EOJ: electronic system issues were resolved quickly

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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The island’s two main political parties raise concern over long voting lines and delays

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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BITU welcomes JLP’s plan to increase minimum wage to $32K over the next few years

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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St. Ann father charged with 2 counts of murder following death of two children in Moneague

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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Education Minister says literacy will be main focus for the 2025/2026 academic year

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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Police advise public of traffic changes in St. Catherine and St. James for political rallies today

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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2 political commentators say they do not believe this evening’s leadership debate will have a major impact on the September 3 general election

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

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JLP criticizes PNP over integrity lamps comments

The first full week of the new academic year gets underway today, with the deployment of 60 buses under the National Rural School Bus Programme.

55 routes across the island are being served under the first phase of the system.

Another 40 buses will be rolled out by November.

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz told IRIE FM News that while routes and schedules have been outlined, there could be changes as the Ministry monitors the initiative.

He said the buses will serve 258 schools.

He also urged students and parents to be patient as the programme is implemented.

Read More