The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has resumed operations on the May Pen bus route.

The state-owned bus company said the aim is to bring enhanced convenience and affordable fares to residents and students in May Pen and surrounding communities.

The May Pen service was initially introduced in 2017 on routes 501, 502 and 503 through a partnership with the Ministry of Education to accommodate students in the area.

“Its reintroduction ensures the continued availability of safe and affordable public transportation for commuters,” the JUTC said in a statement.

In addition to the previous routes, a new route, 511, has been added from Spanish Town to May Pen via the tolled highway. Route 501 covers Old Harbour to Denbigh/May Pen via Free Town, Bustamante Highway; Route 502 covers Lionel Town to Denbigh/May Pen via Vere, Hayes, Mineral Heights; Route 503 runs from Toll Gate to Denbigh/May Pen via Osbourne Store, Muirhead Avenue.

Acting Managing Director at the JUTC, Owen Ellington in sharing his enthusiasm, said “JUTC is committed to meeting the needs of our commuters and the reintroduction of the May Pen route reflects our dedication to improving the quality of public transportation across Jamaica”.

For her part, marketing and sales manager, Nathalia Palomino said: “The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. We urge all commuters to make the most of the JUTC SmarterCard and enjoy the benefits of reduced fares. This initiative underscores our commitment to customer satisfaction”.

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