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Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, has hailed a largely successful 2023 in the transport sector and remains optimistic about next year. Raphael reviewed how the year went for public service operators in Barbados for the NationOnline. “It was great. We would have seen a number of persons catching our public service vehicles (PSVs) as well as our taxis. When you assess the situation particularly …
Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, has lamented the dearth of activity in Bridgetown after dark, believing it is limiting the earning potential of public service vehicle operators. In a recent interview with Nation News Online, Raphael called for the reawakening of nightlife in the city. “Hopefully, next year we will call on the Bridgetown Revitalisation Committee to have a meeting with them, because obviously …
By Emmanuel Joseph & Shamar Blunt On the day that a surprise work stoppage by Transport Board employees crippled transportation in the country, the leading public service vehicle (PSV) organisation has hinted at possible industrial action over an outstanding issue with the Government. Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael sounded a warning to the Minister of Transport,
The year 2022 began with the dark cloud of the COVID-19 virus hovering over the island; 262 people had succumbed to the virus and there was a curfew lockdown in place. Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) were operating at a reduced capacity and mask wearing was mandatory for commuters. To add to their frustration, gas and diesel were retailing at $3.99 and $3.34 per litre, respectively, which meant a drop in …
By Shamar Blunt Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael, says the association will meet soon with public service vehicle (PSV) operators who work the Bridgetown route to discuss how a more reliable service could be provided for those travelling during the night. Raphael says the present situation is a distressing one for commuters, who are often left