Transport Minister Robeson Benn has deployed big buses to service commuters free of charge, in a bid to contain hikes by private minibus operators.
Benn initiated the service on Thursday, after Route 42 (Georgetown-Timehri) minibuses implemented a new fare structure—charging commuters $20 more across the board for stops along the East Bank of Demerara, like some other routes. The service was yesterday extended to all routes where private operators have increased fares.
Private minibus operators plying East Bank route described the Minister’s action as unfair and heartless yesterday, as they believed only
