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Public Transportation
Community and Society
San Pedro Taxi Drivers Voice Concerns Over Cart Rentals, Fares, and Public Transport
The taxi industry in San Pedro says it is facing several challenges. These include competition from golf cart rentals, disputes over fares, and the recent launch of a public transportation pilot program. Drivers report that these issues are affecting their daily operations and income.
Traffic
San Pedro Launches Mini-Bus Pilot Project to Ease Congestion and Improve Transit
A public transportation system has now been approved, introducing six min-buses that will cover key routes from north to south of the island, including a connection from the bridge to Secret Beach. According to an official at the San Pedro Traffic Department involved in the project, the proposal was first submitted in mid-2024 but took time to gain approval.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Wolfe’s Woofer by Melody S. Wolfe – Public Transportation
The events and characters depicted in Wolfe's Woofer by Melody S. Wolfe are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The column is intended for satire and entertainment purposes only.
Community and Society
Plan proposed to standardize taxi services in San Pedro
Residents, local organizations, and past administrations have discussed establishing a formal and standardized taxi service in San Pedro Town for many years, but no changes have been implemented. Suggestions for improvement have included addressing the size of the current taxi vehicles, ensuring their proper condition, and enhancing the overall presentation of both the service and the drivers. Many islanders believe that if a formal system is introduced and enforced, it will enhance the experience for locals and tourists when using the island's taxi services.
Community and Society
North Ambergris Caye students assisted with transportation
To assist students living north of San Pedro Town and Ambergris Caye in getting to school, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has started providing a temporary transportation service while they work on a permanent transport project. This relief is for families living ten miles north of San Pedro Town who do not own a vehicle, as it is difficult to send their children to school in town. The transportation program has several students signed up; however, if other children in northern Ambergris Caye need this service, they can contact the SPTC at 226-2198 for more information.
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...
Health
GOB introduces new regulations to contain the spread of COVID-19
The new regulations put in place are set to start December 20th, and will remain in place until a new set of rules are determined. The rules include a new curfew, restricted inter-district travel and 50% transport capacity.
