Transportation in Belize

We are constantly faced with new and difficult challenges in our lives and its a constant struggle to make ends meet. Transportation is becoming more and more expensive due to the increase of fuel prices and the greed of some bus operators. It is time for the government to revamp the entire transportation industry. For instance some buses charge 4.00 from Orange Walk to Belize City Whilst others charge 5.00 this is a whold dollar more. and one has to go all packed up like sardines.

I have heard the Chief Transport Officer speaking about reorganizing and rescheduling bus runs. This will not work if a study of the peak rush hours is not made. For instance bus that run from 5:30 to 7:00 in the morning coming from corozal and orange walk to Belize City are packed with standees more buses need to be made avialable for these runs. There is one bus that most of the time is empty at this time (venus/gilharry bus) this is becuase the buses are so unreliable since they are always staying on the road side. Plus when it brokes down the customer has to pay another bus to get to thier destination( no Refund).
Buses Coming out of Belize City towards the North in the afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 is also a problem more buses are needed. With the addition of new bus runs there is also the need for stiffer penalities, fines suspension and cancelation of license for those operators that take standees and ensuring that transport and police officer implement the law. I have seen buses packed to the doors pass through police checkpoints and officer just waving the drivers as the pass along. there is also the need for special license temporary license for additional runs before and after festive season or holidays. RACING will not occur if there are enough buses and buses are not allowed to take standees. The Transport board has to think not only of the bus operators when issueing license but also of the commuters who need this service. stop the maddnes and serve the people not your pockets