# Transport Board > Barbados ## Posts - [Service Advisory: Errol Barrow Day – Wednesday, January 21](https://www.transportboard.com/service-advisory-errol-barrow-day-wednesday-january-21/): The Barbados Transport Board advises the public that in observance of the national holiday, Errol Barrow Day, all bus services will operate on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, January 21. Passengers are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly and allow additional time for their journeys. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Will buses be operating on Wednesday, January 21?Yes. Bus services will operate, but on a Sunday schedule. Will school bus services operate on this day?No. As schools are closed for the public holiday, school bus services will not operate. Will routes be changed?No route changes are planned. However, service frequency will … Continue reading → - [70 Years of Service: Where We Came From… and Where We Are Now](https://www.transportboard.com/70-years-of-service-where-we-came-from-and-where-we-are-now/): Still moving Barbados forward. For seventy years, the Transport Board has been more than a bus company — it has been a vital part of the social and economic heartbeat of Barbados. Established in 1955, the Transport Board was created to provide safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation for all Barbadians. In its early years, the organisation operated with a modest fleet, limited infrastructure, and a small but determined workforce. Yet from the very beginning, the mission was clear: to connect communities, support national development, and ensure that mobility was accessible to everyone — regardless of location or circumstance. Through … Continue reading → - [Inclement Weather Impacting Bus Operations](https://www.transportboard.com/inclement-weather-impacting-bus-operations/): The Barbados Transport Board wishes to advise the public that due to heavy rainfall and flooding, some services are currently experiencing delays and temporary rerouting. At this time, the following areas have been reported as being flooded or impassable:1.            Bawdens Bridge, St. Andrew 2.            The Bridge after Sand Dunes Restaurant on Ermy Bourne Highway, St. Andrew 3.            Farley Hill, St. Peter 4.            Diamond Corner, St. Peter 5.            Road View, St. Peter 6.            Mullins, St. Peter 7.            Greenidges, St. Lucy 8.            Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George Our buses will operate as close to your destination as safely possible, but may be … Continue reading → - [Adjustments to Shorey Village route due to the Closure of Melvin Hill](https://www.transportboard.com/adjustments-to-shorey-village-route-due-to-the-closure-of-melvin-hill/): Service Update, Effective 14th September 2025 🚍Due to the closure of the Melvin Hill Bridge, the Shorey Village bus will be rerouted as follows:📍 Princess Alice Terminal → Reef Road → Eagle Hall → Spooner’s Hill → Green Hill → Warrens → Highway 2A → Orange Hill → Endeavour → Gregg Farm → Turner’s Hall Hill → Swans → Bawdens → Walkers → Shorey Village → Belleplaine → Ermy Bourne Highway → Lakes → Haggatt’s → Baxter’s Bridge.🔄 The bus will follow this route in reverse when returning to Bridgetown. ℹ Commuters wishing to travel through Shop Hill, Hope Well, … Continue reading → - [Recognize, Report, Rescue: Transport Board Supports National Anti-Trafficking Campaign](https://www.transportboard.com/recognize-report-rescue-transport-board-supports-national-anti-trafficking-campaign/): The Transport Board has partnered with the Office of the Attorney General to raise awareness about human trafficking through a powerful new bus wrap campaign. This initiative highlights a crime that destroys lives and communities, while calling on the public to recognize the signs and act. The management of the Transport Board acknowledges that public transportation systems can play a critical role in either hindering or assisting human trafficking. Traffickers may attempt to use buses and other modes of transit to move victims discreetly. At the same time, buses can also become vital points of intervention—places where victims can be … Continue reading → - [Continuation of Service Adjustments due to Ongoing Closure of the Bridgefield Road](https://www.transportboard.com/continuation-of-service-adjustments-due-to-ongoing-closure-of-the-bridgefield-road/): The Transport Board advises the travelling public that due to the ongoing reconstruction of Highway 2 from Hangman Hill to Bridgefield Village, several bus services have been adjusted. These temporary changes are necessary to facilitate the road works and ensure the safety and reliability of service for our passengers. The following adjustments will continue to be in effect: The continuation of the adjustments was determined following an inspection of the work zone to identify safe turning points and assess the impact on journey times. Unfortunately, Transport Board has no timeline for the expected completion of the works, so it kindly … Continue reading → - [Crop Over 2025](https://www.transportboard.com/crop-over-2025/): Crop Over 2025: Moving the Nation, Safely and Sustainably As the curtains close on another vibrant Crop Over season, we at the Barbados Transport Board are proud to have played our part in making the celebrations safer, more convenient, and accessible for all. This year, we expanded our Park and Ride services for Pic-O-De-Crop, Soca 25, and several private events, offering festivalgoers a stress-free alternative to parking and traffic congestion. Many commuters took advantage of the service, choosing a reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly mode of transportation as part of their Crop Over experience. What were the benefits of choosing to … Continue reading → - [Donation of 30 new electric buses from China brings Transport Board’s fleet to 89 – the largest in the Caribbean](https://www.transportboard.com/donation-of-30-new-electric-buses-from-china-brings-transport-boards-fleet-to-89-the-largest-in-the-caribbean/): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw officially received 30 new electric buses, a donation from the People’s Republic of China, a move that will bring Barbados closer to its goal of providing a greener and more efficient public transportation service. During a brief handover ceremony at the Barbados Port Inc. on Friday, April 11, 2025, the Transport Minister revealed the new fleet brings the Transport Board’s total number of electric buses to 89, the largest in the Caribbean. May 1, 2025, has been set as the target date for the new buses to be placed … Continue reading → - [Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Call-a-Ride! 🧦💙💛](https://www.transportboard.com/celebrating-world-down-syndrome-day-with-call-a-ride-%f0%9f%a7%a6%f0%9f%92%99%f0%9f%92%9b/): On March 21, we proudly celebrated World Down Syndrome Day and joined the global Rock Your Socks initiative! 🧦 This day is all about raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the incredible contributions of people with Down syndrome in our communities. At the Transport Board, we are committed to making public transport accessible for everyone. Our Call-a-Ride service plays a vital role in this mission, providing safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation for children with disabilities. We understand that mobility is independence, and we are proud to support families who rely on us every day. To show our support, our team … Continue reading → - [International Women's Day 2025](https://www.transportboard.com/international-womens-day-2025/): From the Desk of the Chief Operations Officer Today, we proudly celebrate International Women’s Day—a day to recognize the contributions, achievements, and resilience of women everywhere. As Chief Operations Officer of the Transport Board, I am especially proud to lead an organization where women are represented at every level—from the drivers behind the wheel to the general workers, the clerical and administrative teams, the supervisors, managers, and, of course, the executive leadership. Public transport has long been seen as a male-dominated industry, but at the Transport Board, we have proven that women belong in every role, in every department, and … Continue reading → - [Impersonation of the Transport Board](https://www.transportboard.com/impersonation-of-the-transport-board/): 🚨 Important Alert 🚨 We have been made aware that a fake page pretending to be our official Facebook page has been posted on Facebook. The page is offering smart passes at a fee. Please be advised: 🔹 Do not follow or interact with the page.🔹 Our official online presence can always be verified via this website https://www.transportboard.com and our official Face Book page is https://www.facebook.com/transportboardbarbados/🔹 If you come across the fake page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571331561196&mibextid=ZbWKwL please report it to Facebook immediately. We are taking all necessary steps to address this issue. Thank you for your vigilance and support. If you have … Continue reading → - [BruceVale construction project survey](https://www.transportboard.com/brucevale-construction-project-survey/): Commuters using the Baxters Bridge and Shorey Village bus routes. How will the BruceVale construction project effect you. Help us make your travel easier by filling out the survey by clicking the link below: Survey: Commuter Impact Survey for Bruce Vale Bridge Construction - [Phase 1 of the Automated Fare Collection system started 1st December 2024 with Old Age Pensioners](https://www.transportboard.com/phase-1-of-the-automated-fare-collection-system-started-1st-december-2024-with-old-age-pensioners/): Exciting News: We are Going Cashless! We are pleased to announce the introduction of a cashless payment system for bus fares, making your travel with us more convenient and efficient. This new system will be done in phases, starting with Phase 1: Travel for Old Age Pensioners. From 1st December 2024, old-age pensioners will be able to tap their Trident ID card and go.  If this card is not registered/pinned they still present it to the driver and he will validate their travel on his tablet.  If they don’t have the Trident ID card, then they can show their previously … Continue reading → - [Cashless Travel: Mornin' Barbados, Nov 25 2024](https://www.transportboard.com/cashless-travel-mornin-barbados-nov-25-2024/) - [We are Hiring](https://www.transportboard.com/we-are-hiring-3/): The Opportunity The Transport Board invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to manage the Finance Department allowing for the timely and efficient reporting of the financial operations of the Transport Board and to establish and maintain effective financial management systems and procedures including budgeting, cost control, auditing, and revenue collection. - [Service Amendments to Boscobelle and Indian Ground](https://www.transportboard.com/service-amendments-to-boscobelle-and-indian-ground/): Effective 2nd April 2024, the following changes will be made to the Boscobelle and Indian Ground services: Please note that if these services have to be combined, the existing combined route will be used. The management of the Transport Board apologises for any inconvenience caused as we seek to improve our service delivery - [We Are Hiring](https://www.transportboard.com/we-are-hiring-2/): Do you have the credentials to be a Board Secretary? Are you interested in joining our team on a contractual basis? Click on the link below for further details and the deadline for submission of an application - [Launch of SDG-branded Bus](https://www.transportboard.com/launch-of-sdg-branded-bus/): As the Chief Operations Officer of the Barbados Transport Board, I was thrilled to be a part of the realization of a vision that goes beyond the realm of transportation. On 18th January 2024, we joined with other partners to highlight a branding addition to the message of sustainable development goals, and we did so on a vehicle that can be powered by renewable energy. The Sustainable Development Goals, as outlined by the United Nations, serve as a compass for global efforts to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. The design on the bus serves as a … Continue reading → - [Tender for Insurance Portfolio](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-for-insurance-portfolio/): The Transport Board invites tenders for its Insurance Portfolio, from insurance companies only, for a period of one year commencing 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024 (with the exception of the Fleet Insurance). Click the link below to view/download the full tender. Tender for insurance portfolio - [Tender for Fleet Insurance](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-for-fleet-insurance/): Tenders are invited for the Insurance of the Transport Board’s fleet of 120 buses, from insurance companies only, with respect to Third Party Coverage for the entire fleet with a Special Type Comprehensive added for the electric buses only. Click the link below to view/download the full tender. Tender for fleet Insurance - [Prime Minister Mottley: Pinning ID A Win-Win For All](https://www.transportboard.com/prime-minister-mottley-pinning-id-a-win-win-for-all/): Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley pointed out that just over 220,000 Barbadians had already registered and picked up their new Trident ID cards. (FP) The government’s requirement that certain categories of persons pin their Trident ID cards when travelling on public transport will provide a fair and transparent system for all stakeholders. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley stated this as she explained that successive governments made provisions for the elderly, children in uniform, the disabled and police officers, to travel on Transport Board buses without charge. She was speaking during a press conference called to address concerns by the public … Continue reading → - [Barbados Transport Board Has 10 Additional Electric Buses](https://www.transportboard.com/barbados-transport-board-has-10-additional-electric-buses/): The Barbados Transport Board now has 10 additional electric buses, which brings its electric vehicle fleet to 59. The buses, which were procured under the Ministry of Energy and Business’ Sustainable Energy Investment Programme (Smart Fund II), were taken from the Port of Bridgetown to the Weymouth Depot, last Friday. Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Business, Keisha Reid, explained that the Sustainable Energy Investment Programme is geared towards implementing a number of renewable energy and energy efficient initiatives to help the public sector become more energy efficient and sustainable, as well as enhance Barbados’ competitive … Continue reading → - [Commuters Encouraged to know their Rights](https://www.transportboard.com/commuters-encouraged-to-know-their-rights/): Commuters making use of the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are being encouraged to know their rights. This is from Chief Operations Officer of the Transport Board, Lynda Holder who stressed that persons over the age of 65 years old and school children in uniform are exempt from paying bus fare on board TAP vehicles. She further emphasized that it was against the rules of the Transport Board for persons to be charged based on the number of packages they take on board. Mrs Holder said it had been brought to their attention that some TAP operators were charging persons who … Continue reading → - [Vacancy - Internal Auditor](https://www.transportboard.com/vacancy-internal-auditor/): A Vacancy presently exists at the Transport Board for an Internal Auditor. Kindly see the details in the link provided below Vacancy – Internal Auditor vs1 - [Vacancy: Human Resources Manager](https://www.transportboard.com/vacancy-human-resources-manager/): A Vacancy presently exists at the Transport Board for a Human Resources Manager.  Kindly see the details in the link provided below: Human Resources Manager - [RFP - Advertising Proposals](https://www.transportboard.com/rfp-advertising-proposals/): RFP – Advertising proposals 2023 vs1 The Transport Board is inviting entities to provide a proposal to manage the advertising commodities presently offered by the Board, on a revenue-sharing basis. Kindly click the link for details - [TRANSPORT BOARD BUSES TO RETURN TO BAWDENS BRIDGE FROM 19TH MARCH 2023](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-buses-to-return-to-bawdens-bridge-from-19th-march-2023/): Tuesday, March 14, 2023 TRANSPORT BOARD BUSES TO RETURN TO BAWDENS BRIDGE The St. Andrew’s Church bus will return to its original route through Bawdens, St. Andrew, starting Sunday, March 19. Word of this from the Chief Operations Officer of the Transport Board, Lynda Holder, following a final test run of a bus crossing over Bawdens temporary by-pass road today, Tuesday, March 14. Also, on-site to observe the test were other officials from the Transport Board including the Terminal Manager of the Speightstown Terminal, Mr George Denny; and Terminal Manager (ag) of the Princess Alice Terminal, Mr Hartley Davis; and … Continue reading → - [Electric Bus Tender Request](https://www.transportboard.com/electric-bus-tender-request/): The Transport Board once again seeks to purchase electric buses and has opened a request for tenders. Kindly see the information in the link below.   TRANSPORT BOARD electric bus tender - [Vacancy - Registry Clerk/Receptionist](https://www.transportboard.com/vacancy-registry-clerk-receptionist/): A Vacancy presently exists at the Transport Board for a Registry Clerk/Receptionist.  Kindly see the details in the link provided below   Vacancy – Registry Clerk-Receptionist 2022 - [Tender Notice - Supply of Tyres](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-notice-supply-of-tyres/): Tenders are invited for the supply of tyres to the organisation.  The deadline for the submission is Friday 9th December 2022 Tender for the Supply of Tyres 2023 – 2024 - [Tender Notice - Supply of Lubricants](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-notice-supply-of-lubricants/): Tender notice for the supply of lubricants for a two-year period.  The tender will be awarded in two equal size lots. The deadline for submissions is Friday 9th December 2022. Kindly see link below Tender for the Supply of Lubricants and Coolant 2023 – 2024 - [Tender Notice - Supply of Batteries](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-notice-supply-of-batteries/): Invitations are invited for the supply of batteries as shown in the notice below.  The deadline for submissions is Friday 9th December 2022 Tender for Batteries for 2023 – 2024 - [Possible Delays in Service Delivery](https://www.transportboard.com/possible-delays-in-service-delivery/): Press Release – Possible Delays in Service Delivery The Transport Board wishes to advise the travelling public of reduced service levels due to increased levels in traffic during peak times, road works and transport times due to the current inclement weather across the island. See the link above for the full release - [The Introduction of Electric Buses in Barbados is leading the way](https://www.transportboard.com/the-introduction-of-electric-buses-in-barbados-is-leading-the-way/): 2022 CREF Awards Press Release The Awards were established to recognize those leaders in the Caribbean energy sector who are making a lasting impact on the development of resilient and renewable energy systems in the region. Award recipients were selected by an industry-leading Advisory Committee and we were honoured to win Best E-Mobility Project: Introduction of Electric Mobility into Public Transportation See link above for the full release - [7 Sargeant Street Service Update 5-Sep-2022](https://www.transportboard.com/7-sargeant-street-service-update-5-sep-2022/) - [67th Anniversary Scenic Tour to Bath Beach](https://www.transportboard.com/67th-anniversary-scenic-tour-to-bath-beach/) - [Route Diversions Effective August 01, 2022](https://www.transportboard.com/route-diversions-effective-august-01-2022/) - [Route Diversion - 8F Flat Rock](https://www.transportboard.com/route-diversion-8f-flat-rock/) - [Crop Over Events Bus Schedules](https://www.transportboard.com/crop-over-events-bus-schedules/) - [Integration of Public Service Vehicles into the Speightstown Bus Terminal](https://www.transportboard.com/integration-of-public-service-vehicles-into-the-speightstown-bus-terminal/):                 The management of the Transport Board and the Transport Authority wishes to advise the travelling public that the integration of privately owned Public Service Vehicles into the Speightstown bus Terminal, which was scheduled to commence tomorrow 1st March 2022, will be delayed. Due to the inclement weather experienced, final infrastructural works could not be completed as planned. Consequently, the transition will commence on Monday 7th March 2022. The management of the Transport Board and the Transport Authority thanks you for your understanding. “You are in safe hands with Us” - [A year after Barbados introduced e-mobility in public transport](https://www.transportboard.com/from-the-desk-of-the-chief-operations-officer/): From the desk of the Chief Operations Officer Mrs. Lynda Holder, MBA It has been just over a year that Barbados introduced electric mobility into the public transport industry. At least once a month I am still asked “how are the buses working?” I usually respond “take a ride and tell me”. The buses are on the roads from 0500 o’clock to after midnight each day. Some of them are already at over 115,000km and growing. We now refer to them as our energiser bunnies because they keep going and going. Apart from the customer-centric offerings such as Wi-Fi onboard … Continue reading → - [Barbados Sustainable Energy Conference 2021](https://www.transportboard.com/barbados-sustainable-energy-conference-2021/) - [Opportunity - Human Resources Manager](https://www.transportboard.com/we-are-hiring/):   Vacancy – Human Resources Manager Click the link above for further details. We want to hear from you. - [ELECTRIC BUSES SOLID](https://www.transportboard.com/electric-buses-solid/): The Transport Board is addressing some concerns raised by commuters over noises heard while aboard the buses. Speaking from the Board’s head office at Weymouth, Chief Operations Officer Lynda Holder said, “This is something that we have been monitoring now for some time and have continued to address.” She continued, “As you are aware, the buses create little to no engine sound whatsoever and as a result, it becomes much easier to hear cabin noise. Our buses carry many internal components particularly for the air conditioning system and in many instances, the poor state of some of the roads is … Continue reading → - [Opportunity - Financial Controller](https://www.transportboard.com/opportunity-financial-controller/): The Opportunity The Transport Board invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to manage the Finance Department allowing for the timely and efficient reporting of the financial operations of the Transport Board and to establish and maintain effective financial management systems and procedures including budgeting, cost control, auditing, and revenue collection.  The Scope of work: *The management of the Finance Department to ensure proper functioning of the Accounts, Payroll, Fuel, Purchasing and Stores, Statistics and Revenue sub-sections. Preparation and presentation of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Completion of all schedules and audit information for the … Continue reading → - [Public Transportation and the Disabled Community](https://www.transportboard.com/public-transportation-and-the-disabled-community/): Did you know that the Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live? As we recognize the issue of developmental disabilities awareness this month, the question of public transport becomes pertinent.  We all agree that public transportation provides people with mobility and access to employment, community resources, medical care, and recreational opportunities.  This is the same for all. The Transport Board is cognizant … Continue reading → - [Partnerships keep the wheels rolling](https://www.transportboard.com/partnerships-keep-the-wheels-rolling/): BLPC donates sanitising dispensers to Transport Board. For more information, watch the clip below from Watts New Radio Extra Time, with featured guest Lynda Holder, Chief Operations Officer at Transport Board.   - [Directive for Travel on Public Transport in Barbados – Effective 1st March 2021](https://www.transportboard.com/directive-for-travel-on-public-transport-in-barbados-effective-1st-march-2021/): Please be reminded that in accordance with the Emergency Management (Covid19) (Curfew) (No5) Directive 2021, as it relates to the provision of public transportation the following applies under Section 20 of the Directive: All public service vehicles and motor omnibuses are limited to carrying 60% of their seated capacity; The windows of public service vehicles shall remain open throughout the journey, except during inclement weather; The instruction at #2 does not apply to those public service vehicles whose windows are sealed by the manufacturer; The owner or driver of a public service vehicle shall ensure that the vehicle is sanitized … Continue reading → - [RUBIS assists Transport Board with sanitisers](https://www.transportboard.com/rubis-assists-transport-board-with-sanitisers/): RUBIS continues to assist in the country’s fight against Covid-19. This time the energy company focused its efforts on making a donation to help to protect thousands of commuters who use the services of the Transport Board daily. The donation was in the form of hand sanitising equipment to ensure that passengers safely sanitise their hands before embarking on the Board’s buses. In making the presentation of 85 hand sanitiser units, Andrea Gooding, RUBIS marketing manager, explained: “We are committed to the fight against the spread of Covid-19 and this includes protecting those who ride the vital bus service each … Continue reading → - [BIM By Bus](https://www.transportboard.com/bim-by-bus/): Today, we take a look at an article published in Caribbean Airlines’ Caribean Beat. Although written some five years ago, it remains quite relevant today. Barbados continues to have a public transport system making it one of the easiest Caribbean islands to get around, for both locals and tourists alike.  To take a read, please follow the following link: https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-135/bim-by-bus#axzz6gtCiZ4Nc It should be noted, however, that since the publication of this article, that bus fare has risen to $3.50. - [Free Wi-Fi On Electric Buses](https://www.transportboard.com/free-wi-fi-on-electric-buses/): The Transport Board is pleased to announce that there is now free Wi-Fi on all 33 of the new electric buses. Commuters can now enjoy connectivity as they ride the buses keeping them in contact with friends and family or simply allowing them to browse social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram. This is just another example of how the Transport Board continues to usher Barbadian commuters into a new modern era of public transportation. - [Delays To Be Expected](https://www.transportboard.com/delays-to-be-expected/): Our loyal commuters are reminded that as a result of road works being carried out on Highway 1, that delays are to be expected on the affected routes. This is due to the ongoing Highway Rehabilitation Project. - [Extended Services On ABC Highway](https://www.transportboard.com/extended-services-on-abc-highway/): As we head full steam into the Christmas period, we are pleased to announce extended services on the ABC Highway (Route 54 Oistins to S’town) on Sundays starting this weekend. Buses will run as follows from each direction: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm and finally 8:30 pm. - [White Hill Service Extended](https://www.transportboard.com/white-hill-service-extended/): The Transport Board has announced that their White Hill Shuttle Service will now be extended to after midnight, and will now be available to meet the bus leaving Bridgetown at 12:05. Chief Operations Office Lynda Holder in noting that the adjustment was aimed at commuters from the area said, “We appreciate that there is going to be extended shopping, particularly during this season, and we wanted to ensure that persons from that area would be accommodated.” The new schedule, which is already in operation, will continue until at least January 2021. - [Article By The Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas](https://www.transportboard.com/article-by-the-energy-and-climate-partnership-of-the-americas/): Electric Buses Hit the Road in Barbados With 33 brand-new electric buses now crisscrossing the island, Barbados is moving full speed ahead in modernizing its public transit fleet and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Passengers love the fringe benefits — for starters, the buses are air-conditioned — but they are still getting used to one big change: the absence of noise. To continue reading please follow the link: http://ecpamericas.org/News/Default.aspx?id=3667 - [LEAN ON TAP](https://www.transportboard.com/lean-on-tap/): September 25, 2020 – Bridgetown, Barbados: After a smooth start to the school term, the Transport Board is urging parents, and by extension students, to take advantage of the TAP buses whenever possible. “Buses in the TAP are essentially an extension of the Transport Board and as such adhere to the same rules and regulations, while offering the same concessionary fares,” said Lynda Holder from the Board’s Weymouth Headquarters. The Chief Operations Officer continued, “What this means is that students in uniform will still be able to ride for free as they would on a regular Transport Board bus.” The … Continue reading → - [TRANSPORT BOARD ON TRACK](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-on-track/): September 23, 2020 – Bridgetown, Barbados: With the new electric buses having now been on the road for a month, the Transport Board is keeping its promise of adhering to a strict and rigorous maintenance schedule. “As we would have mentioned ahead of deploying the buses, there is a stringent schedule in place as it relates to their maintenance,” said Chief Operations Officer Lynda Holder. She continued, “Therefore, as the buses reach their first 5,000km, they are being brought in for routine service and checks in conjunction with local service providers Megapower.” Noting that the response from the public has … Continue reading → - [Remarks Delivered by The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources](https://www.transportboard.com/remarks-delivered-by-the-hon-ian-gooding-edghill-minister-of-transport-works-and-water-resources/): REMARKS DELIVERED BY Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources At The Handover of Electric Buses Ceremony Saturday, August 22, 2020 The Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St. Michael   Good Morning, It is a pleasure for me to address you this morning at this handing over ceremony of the fleet of thirty-three (33) electric buses. I will commence this address by thanking those persons and entities that assisted in ensuring that these buses arrived on the island and were cleared through the port without any challenges. These buses arrived on July 8, 2020 during the global … Continue reading → - [Request For Proposal - Dedicated School Bus Service](https://www.transportboard.com/request-for-proposal-dedicated-school-bus-service/): REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The Transport Board is inviting entities to provide a fleet of vehicles for the supply of a dedicated school bus system, on a revenue-sharing basis. A dedicated school bus system, with enough units, would reduce bus overloading, deliver improvement in the timely collection of students, and allow for more students to have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities.  The applicant may tender for all or any specific school as an individual or join with others to form a consortium or a co-operative to provide the required service.  If a consortium or co-operative is agreed, … Continue reading → - [Tender for the Supply of Bus Charging Infrastructure](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-for-the-supply-of-bus-charging-infrastructure/): The Transport Board invites Tenders for the supply of contractual services for the installation of the Bus Charging Infrastructure at three of its locations. A Tender document detailing the requirements for the Bus Charging Infrastructure can be obtained from the Chief Operations Officer of the Transport Board at “Weymouth”, Roebuck Street, St. Michael, for a fee of $100.00. The Tenderer may tender for all or a subsection of the locations shown below, this must be clearly identified in the document and on the sealed envelope containing the tender documents. The charging infrastructure is to be installed at the following locations … Continue reading → - [Expression of Interest - Engineering Project Manager –Transport Board Electric Bus Project](https://www.transportboard.com/expression-of-interest-engineering-project-manager-transport-board-electric-bus-project/): The Transport Board invites Expression of Interest for an Engineering Project Manager for a period of Eight months commencing 3rd March to 30th November 2020. Responsibilities of the Project Manager Responsibility for the overall technical interest of Transport Board (BTB) for the duration of the implementation of the electric bus-charging infrastructure at all of the relevant sites. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on behalf of the client in accordance with the requirements of the Technical and Implementation Committees. Stakeholders include but are not limited to: Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) Government Electrical Engineering Department (GEED) Barbados Light & Power Company … Continue reading → - [Expression of Interest - Engineering Consultant – Transport Board Electric Bus Project](https://www.transportboard.com/expression-of-interest-engineering-consultant-transport-board-electric-bus-project/): The Transport Board invites Expressions of Interest for an Engineering Consultant for a period of twelve months commencing 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. For full details, click the link below to download the document: Download Document How to submit: Each Expression of Interest must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: Expression of Interest – Transport Board Electric Bus Project Each Expression of Interest must be submitted to: Project Manager, Implementation Committee – Transport Board Electric Bus Project Transport Board “Weymouth”, Roebuck Street St. Michael. Expressions of Interest should be submitted not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, … Continue reading → - [Transport Board Clears The Air](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-clears-the-air/): The Transport Board has noted the concerns raised by members of the public over the weekend by some frustrated commuters. Gena Boyce, the Board’s Operations Manager acknowledged that the Sturges route has been of some concern. “We are seeking to address all issues and measures are being put in place to address the Sturges route.” Boyce continued, “We have seen an increased demand in recent times and having already addressed the services during Monday to Friday, we are in the process of assigning additional services to this route on Sundays to accommodate our commuters. In the interim we will be … Continue reading → - [ABC Highway Extended Weekday Times](https://www.transportboard.com/abc-highway-extended-weekday-times/): Effective Monday October 14, 2019 The Transport Board has extended the times to the ABC Highway service. These times are as follows for each location: Speightstown 17:45 19:00 20:30 Oistins 19:00 21:00 ‘You Are In Safe Hands With Us’ - [Transport Board Welcomes New CEO](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-welcomes-new-ceo/): The Transport Board has a new Chief Executive Officer. He is Fabian Wharton. Mr Wharton, who started on September 1, 2019 brings a wealth of experience to the Board. Wharton spent several years at Cable & Wireless Barbados in various managerial roles before leaving to pursue his own business ventures. During his tenure at Cable & Wireless, Wharton held different regional positions where he was responsible for the consolidation of the data centres resulting in a reduction in operating costs. He was also integral in the retooling of human resources leading to increased productivity and was a key component in … Continue reading → - [Service Adjustment: Chalky Mount, Bathsheba](https://www.transportboard.com/service-adjustment-chalky-mount-bathsheba/): Please be informed that with immediate effect the Monday to Friday 0500 Chalky Mount service travel to Airy Hill on the inbound journey to Bridgetown,  while the 0500 Bathsheba service will travel to Blackmans on the inbound journey to Bridgetown.  - [Reggae Festival 2019 - After Show Bus Shuttles](https://www.transportboard.com/reggae-festival-2019-after-show-bus-shuttles/) - [Transport Board - Putting Measures In Place](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-putting-measures-in-place/): March 28, 2019 – Bridgetown, Barbados Amid public outcry over the recent increase in bus fare from $2.00 to $3.50, the Barbados Transport Board is in the process of implementing a new incentive based system to assist commuters. “We know that many of our customers have expressed some concern over the coming increase and we want Barbadians to know that we will continue to do our best to ensure that transit is as affordable and flexible as possible,” said Mrs Felicia Sue, Acting General Manager of the state owned Barbados Transport Board. She continued, “As the Prime Minister has indicated, … Continue reading → - [Pilot Service: Route #60 - Oistins to Bridgefield via Green Hill](https://www.transportboard.com/pilot-service-60-oistins-to-bridgefield-via-green-hill/): From Monday 14 th January 2019, the Operations Department would be testing a new service. This service is Route # 60 Oistins to Bridgefield via Green Hill. It would operate from Monday to Friday. Provisional Schedule The route description for Bridgefield via Green Hill is as follows: Outbound Oistins, Welches, Maxwell, Top Rock, St. Lawrence, Graeme Hall Swamp, Worthing, Hastings, right to Garrison Savannah, Barbados Museum, Dalkeith Road, Culloden Road, Belleville, Pine Road, Tweedside Road, Globe round-a-bout, Harmony Hall, Hindsbury Road, left to Bank Hall Main Road, Eagle Hall, right to Tudor Bridge, Codrington Hill, Green Hill, left at Dome … Continue reading → - [Invitation For Bids - Supply of Electric Buses (Deadline Extended)](https://www.transportboard.com/invitation-for-bids-supply-of-electric-buses/): DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: Tuesday, 22 January 2019 The Barbados Transport Board in following up on an expression of interest issued on August 24, 2018 the Board is now inviting Bids for the supply of a fleet of electric buses, together with the requisite charging stations, on a revenue-sharing basis. The arrangement to be put in place will require that: – The Barbados Transport Board breaks even and budget transfers from Central Government be phased out. The cost and risk of the acquisition the electric buses be borne solely by the bidder. The bidder has adequate equity and resources to absorb … Continue reading → - [Challenges to Service Delivery](https://www.transportboard.com/challenges-to-service-delivery-2/): The Transport Board, being mindful of the members of the travelling public who are dependent upon our services to conduct their daily activities, wish to apologize for the ongoing issues in our service delivery. Unfortunately, these issues might continue in the immediate future as we seek to address external challenges that are beyond our control. We acknowledge that we had committed to improving bus availability and was on the path to this when school commenced in early September when we had 110 buses on the road. Regrettably, as a result of the recent passing of Tropical Storm Kirk, a number … Continue reading → - [General Manager's Message: Church Service to celebrate our 63rd Anniversary](https://www.transportboard.com/general-managers-message-church-service-to-celebrate-our-63rd-anniversary/): The Sharon Moravian Church, the Sixty-third Anniversary Celebrations of the Barbados Transport Board on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. Reverend Movelle Kellman Hon. Dr. William Duguid, J.P., M.P. Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Hon Peter Phillips, M.P. Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance Mr Mark Cummins, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance Mr. Gregory Nicholls, Chairman of the Transport Board Members of the Board of Directors of the Transport Board Members of the management team of the Transport Board Sir Roy Trotman, Former General Secretary and Members of the Barbados Workers’ Union … Continue reading → - [Minister’s Message: Church Service to celebrate the 63rd Anniversary](https://www.transportboard.com/ministers-message-church-service-to-celebrate-the-63rd-anniversary/): Honourable Peter Phillips – Minister in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance Associate Pastor- Reverend Movelle Kellman Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance- Mr. Mark Cummins General Manager of the Transport Board- Ms. Felicia Sue and other members of staff of the Transport Board Distinguished members of the Congregation Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning, It is indeed a distinct pleasure to address you this morning at the historic Sharon Moravian church and we thank you for allowing us to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Transport Board in your presence. It … Continue reading → - [Request for Expressions of Interest](https://www.transportboard.com/request-for-expressions-of-interest/): Transport Board invites Expressions of Interest for the following: Supply of Clean Energy CNG, Electric and Hybrid Buses Supply of a Fleet Management Solutions System The Conversion of Diesel Buses to Electric Buses and Hybrid Buses Click the links above for full details. - [Vacancies: Audit Manager, Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller](https://www.transportboard.com/vacancies-audit-manager-accountant-assistant-financial-controller/): The Transport Board is now accepting applications for the roles of Audit Manager, Accountant and Assistant Financial Controller. To view details of each opportunity and how to apply, click on the links below: Audit Manager Accountant Assistant Financial Controller - [Video on Social Media](https://www.transportboard.com/video-on-social-media/): We at the Transport Board, even with all of the challenges being experienced, have always sought to ensure the safety of our commuters and staff and would not knowingly allow a bus to operate in a condition that could lead to a major injury to anyone using the bus. Therefore the video, which appears to be of a Transport Board bus in a state of disrepair, which is presently circulating on social media, has been actively engaging the attention of the management of the Transport Board and a thorough investigation is being carried out. It would be irresponsible of the … Continue reading → - [Challenges to Service Delivery](https://www.transportboard.com/challenges-to-service-delivery/): The Transport Board, being mindful of the members of the travelling public who are dependent upon our services to conduct their daily activities, wishes to apologize for the ongoing problems in delivering its scheduled services.  Unfortunately, it is anticipated that the challenges being experienced will continue to manifest themselves during the coming weeks. In keeping with the Road Traffic Regulations and in following the laws of Barbados, the Transport Board must have its fleet of units inspected annually. The Licensing Authority is the only entity that can deem the buses to be roadworthy and this is handled through the inspection … Continue reading → - [Corrected Media Release - Bus Availability Response to Nation 24-07-2017](https://www.transportboard.com/corrected-media-release-bus-availability-response-to-nation-24-07-2017/): It is unfortunate that the Sunday Sun newspaper of July 23, 2017 carried information under the captioned article “Slow Ride” that was both erroneous and misleading at a time when the Transport Board continues to work on its issues with low bus availability that are proving to be very challenging. It must be stated that we are operating with an aging fleet with the oldest buses being 20 years, having been purchased in 1997, and the youngest being 11 years which were purchased in 2006.  Undoubtedly, this has resulted in several mechanical problems which continue to impact heavily on the … Continue reading → - [Notice: Tender For The Supply Of Tyres](https://www.transportboard.com/notice-tender-for-the-supply-of-tyres/): The Transport Board invites Tenders for the supply of Tyres for the Board’s fleet of buses for a period of three (3) years from January 1st, 2018 to December 31st, 2021. Tender For The Supply Of Tyres Details Each tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender for Tyres” to the Chairman, Tenders Committee, Transport Board, “Weymouth”, Roebuck Street, St. Michael. Tenders should be submitted not later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 24th, 2017. - [Notice: Tender For The Supply Of Batteries](https://www.transportboard.com/notice-tender-for-the-supply-of-batteries/): The Transport Board invites Tenders for the supply of Batteries for the Board’s fleet of buses for a period of three (3) years from January 1st, 2018 to December 31st, 2021. Please read the full details in the tender document linked below before submitting your tender: Tender For The Supply Of Batteries Details Each tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender for Batteries” to the Chairman, Tenders Committee, Transport Board, “Weymouth”, Roebuck Street, St. Michael. Tenders should be submitted not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24th, 2017. - [Notice: Tender For The Supply Of Lubricants](https://www.transportboard.com/notice-tender-for-the-supply-of-lubricants/): Tenders are invited for the supply of Lubricants to the Transport Board for a period of three (3) years from January 1st, 2018 to December 31st, 2021. Please read the full details in the tender document linked below before submitting your tender: Tender For Lubricants Details Each tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender for the Supply of Lubricants” to the Chairman, Tenders Committee, Transport Board, “Weymouth”, Roebuck Street, St. Michael. Tenders should be submitted not later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 24th, 2017. - [THE IMPORTANCE OF NACOSH](https://www.transportboard.com/the-importance-of-nacosh/): This programme looks at The National Advisory Commission On Occupational Safety and Health’s (NACOSH) important role to ensure workplace safety and wellness. - [Stop The Violence Against Bus Drivers](https://www.transportboard.com/stop-the-violence-against-bus-drivers/): Physical and verbal abuse against bus drivers is not allowed. Violence against bus drivers is a crime. Perpetrators will be prosecuted. If you have a concern with your driver, please contact our Complaints Section at 535-3529/30 OR Customer Service Section at 535-3572/73 - [TENDER FOR THE MANUFACTURE & DELIVERY OF UNIFORMS](https://www.transportboard.com/tender-for-the-manufacture-delivery-of-uniforms/): Download PDF Version Here TENDER FOR THE MANUFACTURE & DELIVERY OF UNIFORMS FOR BUS DRIVERS, SUPERVISORS, SECURITY GUARDS CASHIERS VEHICLE INSPECTORS, FUEL, FLEET ATTENDANCE & CONTRACT WORKERS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 01, 2017 TO AUGUST 31, 2019. Category Description Qty Bus Drivers (female) Blue shirt-jacs with four pockets & epaulettes 40 Bus Drivers (male) Blue shirts with two pockets & epaulettes 1575 Bus Drivers (female) Black gabardine pants 24 Bus Drivers (male) Black gabardine pants 945 Supervisors (male) Brown gabardine pants 60 Supervisors (female) Brown gabardine pants or skirts 18 Supervisors (female) Beige shirt or shirt-jacs with pockets 30 Supervisors … Continue reading → - [Public Service Annoncement Re: Social Media Advertisement](https://www.transportboard.com/public-service-annoncement-re-social-media-advertisement/): The Board of Directors and the Management of the Transport Board wish to advise that they are in no way connected to a recent social media advertisement using the image of a Transport Board bus to make negative statements. The sentiments expressed in that video do not reflect the thoughts or the position of the Transport Board being mindful that the organization is an arm of Government. The Board of Directors and the Management take this opportunity to disassociate themselves from the message carried. - [Bus Services Available for Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert](https://www.transportboard.com/bus-services-available-for-golden-anniversary-spectacular-mega-concert/): The Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert powered by FLOW will take place tonight at 9:00 p.m. at Kensington Oval. Park and Ride services to the concert: The Barbados Transport Board will be providing a park and ride service from the National Cultural Foundation, West Terrace, St. James; Queens College, Husbands, St. James and the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael. This service will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will cost $7.00. End-of-event services from the concert: There will be an end-of-event transportation service from the Oval to the following routes, also at a cost of $7.00:   … Continue reading → - [Transportation for 50th Anniversary Human Chain Link](https://www.transportboard.com/transportation-for-50th-anniversary-human-chain-link/): On Monday, 28th November 2016, the Transport Board will be partnering with the Ministry of Education to provide transportation for a number of students, in both the Primary and Secondary Schools, to and from various locations around the island to allow them to participate in the Human Chain Link 2016. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover these transportation requirements without some level of disruption to our regular service schedules. We therefore anticipate some delays to our regular schedules during the preparation and execution of this iconic activity. Please take note of the above and plan your travel accordingly as this … Continue reading → - [Road Closure- Walker’s Road](https://www.transportboard.com/road-closure-walkers-road/): Please be informed with immediate effect the area of Walker’s Road, St. Andrew will be closed.  As a result of this closure access to the Babylon area would be difficult. The following road diversion will be introduced:- The St. Andrew Church bus on reaching the top of Lower Walkers Road will turn right through Babylon and exit right unto Belleplaine road, continue unto the original route returning via same. The Shorey Village bus from Bridgetown and the Bathsheba bus to Speightstown on reaching St. Andrew’s Primary School will not travel through Babylon but will continue across the bridge to the … Continue reading → - [External Vacancy - Chief Engineer](https://www.transportboard.com/external-vacancy-chief-engineer/): The Transport Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chief Engineer. The individual must he highly knowledgeable in the field of automotive engineering, innovative, dynamic and a great team player willing to build a climate of excellence in a changing Transport Board. He/she is required to develop strategies and plans and directs the activities of the Quality Assurance Department, the Operations Department and the Maintenance Section in order to achieve the Board’s objectives. The successful applicant will be on contract initially for a period of three years. Click the PDF link below for full details: External Vacancy … Continue reading → - [Routes & Shuttles to the Barbados Reggae Festival 2016](https://www.transportboard.com/routes-shuttles-to-the-barbados-reggae-festival-2016/): Going to the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival 2016? Transport Board can take you there! We’ve created Vintage Reggae Show: Special routes to take you from the Vintage Reggae Show & Dance Reggae On The Hill: Direct, non-stop shuttles leaving Bridgetown & Oistins to take you to Reggae on De Hill and back. Click flyer below for details. - [Easter Weekend Service](https://www.transportboard.com/easter-weekend-service/): The Transport Authority thanks the commuters and service providers working with us on the Transport Authority Service Integration (TASI) project. We appreciate your co-operation with us. Please remember that the bus service for all public holidays is that which applies on Sundays. You may contact the Transport Authority at 435-3518 or 427-1778 or 427 1PSV if you have any questions or concerns. The Chairman, Board, Management and Staff of the Transport Authority take this opportunity to wish the travelling public and all owners, drivers and conductors of public and private service vehicles a safe holiday weekend. TASI: One Schedule, One … Continue reading → - [Waterford Road closed this Saturday from 8pm to 6am Sunday](https://www.transportboard.com/waterford-road-closed-this-saturday-from-8pm-to-6am-sunday/): The C.O. Williams Construction team advises the travelling public that this Saturday, 16th January 2016, Waterford Road from the Clyde Walcott roundabout to the junction at Combermere School will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8.00 p.m. until 6.00 a.m. on Sunday morning while a trench is cut across Waterford bottom for a gas main. Motorists will need to plan their route in advance and follow the directional signs to reach their various destinations bearing in mind that the diversion will be at Combermere and Clyde Walcott roundabout from 8 p.m. Saturday and 6 the following morning. The Transport Board services … Continue reading → - [New Routes: FST - Speightstown & Holetown to Warrens Loop](https://www.transportboard.com/new-routes-fst-speightstown-holetown-to-warrens-loop/): Please be informed that effective 12th December 2015, the following routes will commence six days a week.  The Route descriptions and Timetables are as follows: Route 1SA – Fairchild Street Terminal to Speightstown via Spring Garden Route 59 – Holetown To Warrens Loop via Sea View/Green Hill/ White Hall   Route 1SA – Fairchild Street Terminal to Speightstown via Spring Garden Route Description : Outbound: FST, John Beckles Drive, Constitution Road, Wharf Road, Princess Alice Highway, Turn into Princess Alice Terminal, Reef Road, Fontabelle, Spring Garden, Walmer Lodge, Prosoect, Paynes Bay, Sandy Lane, Holetown, Folkestone, Mullins, “old” Speightstown, Queen’s Street, … Continue reading → - [New Route – Route 1S – Fairchild Street to Speightstown](https://www.transportboard.com/new-route-route-1s-fairchild-street-to-speightstown/): The Transport Board wishes to inform the general public that effective 10 th October 2015, the Operations Department will be providing a service from Fairchild Street Terminal to Speightstown. Route 1S -Speightstown Service will operate on Saturday ONLY, initially. The service timetables are as follows: From Fairchild Street Terminal 0915 – 1215 – 1430 From Speightstown Terminal 1030 -1315 – 1530 Route Description Outbound: FST, John Beckles Drive, Constitution Road, Wharf Road, Princess Alice Highway, Turn Into PAT terminal, Reef Road, Fontabelle, Spring Garden, Black Rock Esso station, Walmer Lodge, Prospect (St James), Payne’s Bay, Sandy Lane, Holetown, Folkstone, Mullins, “old” Speightstown, Queen’s Street, Sand Street  Speightown Terminal. In bound … Continue reading → - [Transport board on It's A Matter of Interest Radio Programme - 18 August 2015](https://www.transportboard.com/transport-board-on-its-a-matter-of-interest-radio-programme-18-august-2015/): Below is the recording of our programme on the “It’s A Matter of Interest” radio programme as recorded for broadcast on 18th August 2015. - [60th Anniversary Celebrations](https://www.transportboard.com/60th-anniversary-celebrations/): August 2015 30th at 12:30PM – Anniversary Scenic Ride The Tour leaves the Fairchild Street Terminal and will stop at King George V Park and East Coast Road. Tickets are on sale now. September 2015 20th at 9:00AM – Anniversary Church Service The service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Lucas Street, St. Philip.   More celebration events to come – watch this space! - [Kadooment Day 2015 Route Changes](https://www.transportboard.com/kadooment-day-2015-route-changes/): The Transport Board wishes to inform the travelling public that on August 3, 2015 due to the Kadooment parade from 08:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the following routes would be adjusted as follows: City Circle The City Circle bus upon reaching the globe round–a-bout would travel via Roebuck Street, Country Road, Passage Road and Baxters Road unto Princess Alice terminal. Oistins/Speightstown Service Buses from Oistins upon reaching the Globe round-a-bout would travel via Roebuck Street, Country road, passage Road, Barbarees Hill, Tudor Bridge turn left Grazettes main Road turn right unto St. Stephens Hill, left at junction down University Hill … Continue reading → - [Routes & Shuttles to the Barbados Reggae Festival 2015](https://www.transportboard.com/routes-shuttles-to-the-barbados-reggae-festival-2015/): Going to the Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival 2015? Transport Board can take you there! We’ve created 14 special routes to take you to the Vintage Reggae Show & Dance and Direct, non-stop shuttles leaving Bridgetown & Oistins to take you to Reggae on De Hill. See flyer below for details. For details on the special routes to the Vintage Reggae Show & Dance, click here and choose the Special Routes tab. - [Church Hill Road Re-Opened](https://www.transportboard.com/church-hill-road-re-opened/): Please be informed that effective March 16, 2015 Church Hill Road will be reopened to buses. - [Concerns with the Safety of the units of the Transport Board ](https://www.transportboard.com/concerns-with-the-safety-of-the-units-of-the-transport-board/): It has been reported that some persons have expressed concerns with the safety of passengers who would be travelling on the buses operated by the Transport Board.  This concern was related to whether or not the buses were covered by insurance. As a well-established organisation which has been in operation for 60 years this year, we are very cognizant of our legal duties and responsibilities to our passengers, our employees, other road users and other stakeholders. We categorically state that the buses of the Transport Board are fully covered by insurance held with Consumers Guarantee Insurance.  We would be extremely … Continue reading → ## Pages - [test](https://www.transportboard.com/test/) - [Historic Bridgetown Tour - Carifesta XIII 2017](https://www.transportboard.com/historic-bridgetown-tour-carifesta-2017/): Transport Board in association with Carifesta XIII presents Historic Bridgetown Tour. Leaving: Weymouth Depot Dates: August 19, 23 and 26 Times: 10AM – 12PM & 2PM – 4PM Price: $40 BDS Historical Sites: National Armoury Cricket Legends Museum Exchange Museum Jewish Synagogue Barbados Museum St. Mary’s Church Parliament House Pierhead George Washington House Buses move off from Weymouth Depot after a brief history of the area. Price includes transportation and any entry fees. For more information, call the Marketing Department at 535-3568/69/70/72/73 or email btb.customerservice@barbados.gov.bb. Use the form below to book and one of our representatives with be in contact. Carifesta 2017 … Continue reading → - [Saturday Nights Festive Bus Experience - Win Tickets Daily](https://www.transportboard.com/saturday-nights-festive-bus-experience-win-tickets-daily/): The first time was nice so we doing it twice!! Join the Transport Board for our Saturday Nights Festive Bus Experience. Boarding at Fairchild Street Terminal for 5:30pm. Come & Enjoy the Bajan Bar experience in Bajan style!!! For further information, contact the Marketing Department at 535-3556. Give us the name and addresses the 2 bars we will be visiting and you could win a free ticket! Check our Facebook page for details.   Enter Below To Win! [vfb id=’4′]   - [Time Tables](https://www.transportboard.com/journey-planner/time-tables/): Choose a bus from the list below to see the times it leaves the terminal or its turn around point. - [Journey Planner](https://www.transportboard.com/journey-planner/): We are here to help you find the bus you need! Just choose what you want to do and hit GO to get started! - [New Pilot Bus Routes 2014](https://www.transportboard.com/new-pilot-bus-routes-2014/): See below our recently launched pilot routes: Revised Route – Bridgetown to Warrens (Pilot Project) – Article View This Route  New Bus Route: A.B.C Connection – Airport to University Hill – Article View This Route New Bus Route: Six Roads via St. George Church To Warrens – Article View This Route New Pilot Route – Wellhouse via Six Roads to Warrens – Article View This Route - [Route Finder](https://www.transportboard.com/route-finder/) - [Home](https://www.transportboard.com/home/) - [Digicel Reggae Festival Ticket Giveaway - Fans Only](https://www.transportboard.com/digicel-reggae-festival-ticket-giveaway-fans-only/): We are giving away 3 tickets to the Digicel Reggae Festival 2015! Reggae Beach Party x 1 Ticket Vintage Reggae Show x 1 Ticket Reggae On The Hill  x 1 Ticket This Promotion Has Now Ended! Remember to LIKE and SHARE our Page. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Transport Board and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for this competition. Rules: Only one entry per person. Beach Party draw will take place on Thursday 16th April 2015. The Vintage Show draw will take place … Continue reading → - [Digicel Reggae Festival Ticket Giveaway - Non-Fans](https://www.transportboard.com/digicel-reggae-festival-ticket-giveaway-non-fans/): We are giving away 3 tickets to the Digicel Reggae Festival! Reggae Beach Party x 1 Ticket Vintage Reggae S&D x 1 Ticket Reggae On The Hill  x 1 Ticket Like Our Page To Enter For Free - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.transportboard.com/contact-us/faq/): Last updated on 27 Feb 2026 - [Links](https://www.transportboard.com/contact-us/links/): Listed below are some links to websites with information about Barbados: https://wegatherinbim.com https://visitbarbados.org Barbados Gospelfest(www.barbadosgospelfest.com) The Barbados Port Authority (www.barbadosport.com) Definitive Caribbean Guide (www.definitivecaribbean.com) Directory Caribbean (www.directorycaribbean.com) A-Z Caribbean (www.caribbean.us) * Please note that Transport Board does not operate, sponsor, endorse nor is affiliated with the links above unless specifically indicated. - [Virtual Scenic Tour](https://www.transportboard.com/our-services/sunday-scenic-tours/virtual-scenic-tour/): Father’s Day 2013 Scenic Tour Visit our facebook page for more photos from our other scenic tours. [fbalbumsync album=559429407428806] - [Contact Us](https://www.transportboard.com/contact-us/): Address: Main Office: Weymouth, Roebuck Street, St. Michael BB11083 Barbados Marketing Office: Princess Alice Terminal, Princess Alice Highway, Bridgetown, St. Michael, Barbados Telephones: Main Office Tel: +1246-535 3500 Princess Alice Terminal: +1246-535-3679 (Main Office) Fairchild Street Terminal: +1246-535-3677 Speightstown Terminal: +1246-535-3683 Oistins: +1246-535-3672 Mangrove Depot: +1246-535-3668 Marketing & Charters: +1246-535-3573 Customer Service: +1246-535-3572 Call A Ride Hotline: +1246-535-3576 Quality Assurance Hotline: +1246-535-3561 Accidents: +1246-535-3530 Complaints: +1246-535-3529 Email: customerservice@transportboard.com (Marketing) - [Our Fleet](https://www.transportboard.com/our-fleet/): Electric bus with wheelchair accessSeats 27 Passengers, 2 wheelchairs BusscarSeats 40 Passengers HinoSeats 28 Passengers MercedesSeats 40 Passengers MarcopoloSeats 40 Passengers - [Safety](https://www.transportboard.com/safety/): At the end of 2002 the number of accidents decreased by 25%. The reduction is a significant achievement and can be attributed to more defensive driving, untiring training and guidance of the Driver Trainers and Driver Liaisons. In addition the wellness and safety programmes being conducted by the Board and the Driver Recognition and Award Scheme played a significant part in achieving the reduction. As part of our continued efforts to reduce our accident rates our drivers were given one-on-one orientation in “Vehicle System Function”, with all the drivers receiving re-education on how the various vehicle systems function as well … Continue reading → - [News/Events](https://www.transportboard.com/newsevents/): 70 Years of Service: Where We Came From… and Where We Are Now For seventy years, the Transport Board has been more than a bus company — it has been a vital part of the social and economic heartbeat of Barbados. Established in 1955, the Transport Board was created to provide safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation for all Barbadians. In its early years, the organisation operated with a modest fleet, limited infrastructure, and a small but determined workforce. Yet from the very beginning, the mission was clear: to connect communities, support national development, and ensure that mobility was accessible … Continue reading → - [Bus Schedules](https://www.transportboard.com/bus-schedules/): This page has been upgraded! Please visit our new Route Finder page to find bus routes, schedules and stops. - [Advertising](https://www.transportboard.com/our-services/advertising/): Barbados Transport Board Buses:       Full wrap (Electric Bus) view Complete bus incl. windows $2,500 + VAT per month Tailgate (Electric Bus) view 76″ x 79″ $1000.00 per month Mobile Poster (2 sided)  view 144″ x 22″ per side $510.00+ VAT per month Inside 8″ x 36″ per side $100+ VAT per month Granville Williams Bus Terminal: Departure Area  view 144″ x 144″ $6,900.00 per year Departure Area  view 36″ x 72″ $2,645.00 per year Departure Area  view 48″ x 96″ $2,875.00 per year Speightstown Terminal: Departure Area 48″ x 96″ $2,875.00 per year Departure Area 36″ x … Continue reading → - [School Bus Service](https://www.transportboard.com/our-services/school-bus-service/): For information on school routes, please visit the Bus Schedules page. - [Our Services](https://www.transportboard.com/our-services/) - [Chartered Services](https://www.transportboard.com/our-services/chartered-services/): Please find below a link to our Charter Services Standard Operating Procedure in PDF format containing information about how to book a charter and its terms and conditions. Charter Services Standard Operating Procedure (Adobe PDF format) - [Reports & Documents](https://www.transportboard.com/about-us/reports-documents/): Below we have listed our annual reports and other documents pertaining to Transport Board and the Acts, Policies and Legislation under which it operates. Policies & Legislation: Road Traffic Act, Cap295 Road Traffic Regulations, 1984 Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations, 2012 Transport Authority Act, Cap295A Transport Authority (Fares and Tolls) Regulations, 2020 Transport Board Act, Cap 297 The Transport Board (Amendment) Act, 2008 Motor Omnibus Terminals Regulations, 1986 Motor Omnibus Terminals Cap 293 Annual Reports: Annual Report 2009 – 2010 Annual Report 2008 – 2009 Annual Report 2006 – 2007 - [Fare Policy](https://www.transportboard.com/about-us/fare-policy/): Bus fare is $3.50 and should be inserted into the fare box. EXACT FARE of $3.50 must be placed in the farebox. NO CHANGE will be given from fare that is over $3.50. ALL PAPER MONEY must be unfolded and shown to the Bus Driver before being placed into the fare box. Passengers NOT PAYING FARE are as follows: Children under 5 years old.  However, these children cannot occupy a seat but must sit on someone. School Children under eighteen (18) years of age and wearing a school uniform. School Children under eighteen (18) years of age and not wearing … Continue reading → - [About Us](https://www.transportboard.com/about-us/): Mission Statement “To be the principal provider of safe, reliable and efficient mass transit services and to consistently deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction to users of public transport in Barbados” Motto “You Are In Safe Hands With Us” Profile of Transport Board In June of 1955, the then Governor of Barbados, Sir Robert Duncan Harris Arundell, KCMG, approved draft legislation and the Transport Board was formed three months later by an Act of Parliament on August 24, 1955. Before 1955, public transportation in Barbados was provided by a variety of public concessionaires, licensed by the Director of Highways … Continue reading → - [Sample Page](https://www.transportboard.com/sample-page/): This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger by day, aspiring actor by night, and this is my blog. I live in Los Angeles, have a great dog named Jack, and I like piña coladas. (And gettin’ caught in the rain.) …or something like this: The XYZ Doohickey Company was founded in 1971, … Continue reading → [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)