ST MARY, Jamaica – The Jamaica City Transit Firm Restricted (JUTC) has introduced the launch of its new Route 52B, which is able to function between Castleton Gardens, St Mary, and Half-Means Tree, St Andrew, beginning Monday, February 3.
Based on a press release from JUTC, the route will embody 4 every day journeys in every route, with stops at Toms River, Temple Corridor, and Golden Spring. The scheduled departure instances are:
• From Castleton Gardens: 5:00 am, 7:15 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:10 pm.
• From Half-Means Tree: 6:10 am, 1:00 pm, 3:10 pm, and 5:20 pm.
Fare Reductions with SmartFare Card
JUTC is providing lowered fares for commuters utilizing its SmartFare card, with college students, youngsters, and individuals with disabilities paying simply $20.00 as a substitute of the common $100.00 money fare. Seniors can pay $25.00 with the cardboard and $100.00 in money, whereas adults will likely be charged $50.00 with the cardboard and $100.00 if paying in money.
JUTC’s Advertising and marketing and Gross sales Supervisor, Nathalia Palomino, emphasised the corporate’s dedication to affordability, notably for college students and people with disabilities. “By providing considerably lowered fares by means of the SmartFare card, the corporate is guaranteeing that public transportation stays an reasonably priced and accessible possibility for everybody,” she mentioned.
Encouraging SmartFare Adoption
Palomino inspired commuters to change to the SmartFare card beginning February 1 to reap the benefits of the discounted charges and a extra handy journey expertise. JUTC’s Company Communications Supervisor, Shantole Thompson, highlighted that the brand new route aligns with the corporate’s broader objective of bettering accessibility and effectivity for public transportation customers.
JUTC will formally launch its “Journey Proper with SmartFare” marketing campaign on March 4 to additional promote the SmartFare card and improve consciousness of its advantages. The corporate is urging all commuters to acquire the cardboard for decrease fares, sooner boarding, and a cashless journey expertise.
