Senior Reporter
sascha.wilson@guardian.co.tt
Some commuters who use PTSC buses say they have been inconvenienced after the expiration of inspection certificates on several buses reportedly impacted service.
When Guardian Media visited the Public Transport Service Corporation’s terminal at King’s Wharf in San Fernando yesterday, a woman who was headed to Fyzabad complained that she had been waiting almost two hours for a bus.
“This is ridiculous. At least tell people something so we will know what is happening,” she lamented.
A PTSC employee, who requested anonymity for fear of victimisation, claimed the service to all areas has been impacted since the beginning of the year.
The employee said the Siparia, Fyzabad and Point Fortin areas were among the most affected.
“A lot of people when they come and hear how long people waiting for the bus, they are not staying, they leaving,” the employee claimed.
In a statement, PTSC assured the public that safety is a major component of the corporation, and it is unwavering in its dedication to maintaining the utmost standards across every facet of its operations.
The corporation stated, “In our continuous endeavour to safeguard passenger welfare, we want to reaffirm to the public our rigorous maintenance and inspection on each and every one of our buses. We have a number of buses where inspection certificates would have recently expired.”
PTSC did not specify the number of buses with expired inspection certificates, but it said the buses are scheduled for inspection in collaboration with the Licensing Division.
The statement added, “Today, we successfully completed the inspection of twelve (12) buses, which have now been reinstated into service.”
The corporation assured that with its ongoing collaboration with the Licensing Division, it will continue to ensure that its fleet remains fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.
PTSC added that it is committed to minimising service disruptions as it aims to provide a reliable transportation service across communities.