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Ministry of Transport
Government
GOB releases new standards for public transportation
The current administration came into power in November 2020. As soon as the new Government of Belize (GOB) settled down, the different ministries started working on their plans. One of those government branches is the Ministry of Transport. With the Honourable Rodwell Ferguson, one of their aims was to modernize public transportation in the country. The ministry worked on the requirements, and after almost three years, the standards to fully update the country's public transit were released on Thursday, February 16th.
Community and Society
Public Transportation project proposed for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
As San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye continues to expand, the need for more services continues to increase with the growing population. One of these...
Community and Society
Golf carts without permits impounded by transport authorities in San Pedro
The San Pedro Traffic Department has impounded several golf carts brought to the island without the required permits. The golf carts have been taken to a holding area managed by the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC). There is the possibility that illegal vehicles could be removed from the island.
Accidents & Disasters
SPBTIA partners with SPTC to issue informative traffic regulation stickers on rental carts
In response to the growing number of tourist-related accidents when driving rented golf carts, the San Pedro Belize Tourism Information Industry (SPBTIA) has partnered with the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) in a campaign to inform drivers of the traffic laws on the island.
Traffic
Belize Road Safety Project Hosts Second Virtual Defensive Driving Training
The Belize Road Safety Project hosted its second Defensive Driving Training from March 29 to 31, 2021, for 17 officers from the Ministry of Transport and traffic officers from five municipalities. The course also included a four-hour First Responders Training Session.
Community and Society
Taiwan helps Belize digitize Motor Vehicles License and registration system
The Ministry of Transport collaborated with the Taiwan (ROC) Embassy in celebrating the achievements of the new Motor Vehicle Registration and License System Project in an exhibition at the Radisson Fort George Hotel on Wednesday afternoon, November 28.
