KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica City Transit Firm (JUTC) is about to broaden its Rural Specific Service on October 1, 2025, introducing direct intercity routes linking Kingston to Ocho Rios, Negril, and Might Pen. A Port Antonio route is anticipated to be added shortly afterward.
The transfer follows earlier expansions that included Montego Bay and Mandeville, with the Mandeville route already in operation since July.
To have a good time the launch, JUTC will provide introductory fares of $2,000 per journey for long-haul routes, whereas the Might Pen service will price $1,500 per journey. The corporate says the enlargement goals to offer Jamaicans with a extra inexpensive, snug, and dependable journey possibility.
Connecting Communities
Managing Director Owen Ellington described the initiative as transformative.
“The JUTC is dedicated to connecting communities throughout Jamaica in a method that’s dependable, inexpensive and cozy. These new rural specific routes open alternatives for folks to journey with ease, whether or not to work, faculty, household, or leisure, whereas having fun with a service they will depend upon. Our mission is straightforward: to maintain Jamaica shifting safely and effectively, one trip at a time,” he stated.
The brand new routes will function premium seating and direct service, focusing on commuters, college students, households, and vacationers alike.
To assist the rollout, JUTC will launch a nationwide marketing campaign below the theme:
“JUTC Rural Specific: Connecting Individuals with Consolation You Can Afford”. The marketing campaign will spotlight the social, tourism, and cultural advantages of improved rural connectivity.
With this enlargement, the corporate says it’s strengthening its position in nationwide improvement whereas redefining long-distance public transport in Jamaica.
