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San Pedro Belize Express
Community and Society
Belize Port Authority releases approved fares for water taxis
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) issued the most recent approved fares for water taxis highlighting that it has not authorized an increase in passenger fares. The BPA noted that any increase is unlawful and would not be tolerated. They ask commuters to report any attempt by a water taxi company to charge more than the approved fares by calling the telephone number 222-5665 or email to [email protected].
Community and Society
Water taxi companies say the new Boat Manifest System is working
Since the implementation of the mandatory boat manifest on August 1, 2019, water taxi companies in Belize state that passengers seem to be adapting...
Community and Society
Belize Port Authority Mandates Boat Manifest
The implementation of a mandatory boat manifest for water taxi companies operating within Belize came into effect on Thursday, August 1st. Passengers traveling to the islands from the Belize City via Ocean Ferry or San Pedro Belize Express water taxi companies, including Thunderbolt from Corozal Town, will now be required to have with them an identification document (ID) to purchase a ticket.
Community and Society
SPTC starts dredging lagoon channel to relocate water taxi companies
After publicly expressing their disapproval of an alleged water taxi terminal in front of Ruby’s Hotel on Barrier Reef Drive, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has acquired the services of a private company to dredge the lagoon-channel leading to the Sunset Boardwalk boat terminal.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Belize Express begins to pay for using Municipal Dock
Mayor Daniel Guerrero confirmed that after much pressure, as of May of 2018, the water taxi carrier began paying a flat monthly fee of $2,000. However, Area Representative Honourable Manuel Heredia Jr. is at odds with the SPTC, as he claims that the facility is being used by a small sailing boat called ‘La Gaviota,’ whose owner is not paying any fees. This is the alleged reason why the water taxi company had not been paying for the past months, as Heredia reportedly instructed them not to do so until the SPTC began charging the owner La Gaviota for using the said docking facility.
Community and Society
Heredia confirms that San Pedro Belize Express is using municipal dock for free
For months, the water taxi company, San Pedro Belize Express has been using the island’s municipal dock without paying any fees to the municipality.
Community and Society
SP Belize Express says Municipal dock use is ‘temporary’
Mayor Daniel Guerrero has been prompt to shut down the rumours that the boat company San Pedro Belize Express (SPBE) will be using the municipal dock permanently.
Business & Economy
SPTC begins plans to relocate Water Taxi companies
Once all arrangements are completed, the water taxi services will be moved to the international Water Taxi terminal at the back of the island.
