About JUTC’s Sub-Franchise Operation
JUTC currently has exclusive rights to provide public transit service to the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) which comprises Kingston, St. Andrew, and Portmore and Spanish Town in St. Catherine. The JUTC collaborates with private operators to provide supplemental services on certain routes within the KMTR where the JUTC, by virtue of certain operational challenges, cannot safely or efficiently operate. Currently there are some 400 private vehicle owners that benefit from this partnership and provide public transportation services on select routes.
How to apply
- Purchase an application package at the JUTC Greater Portmore Office
- Complete and submit the application form inside the package with the relevant vehicle documents to the JUTC Service Planning Department (Portmore Depot) Mondays – Fridays 8:30AM to 3:30PM.
Documents to be submitted along with application:
New Applications
1. Application package receipt
2. Valid vehicle documents
- Registration Certificate
- Fitness Certificate
- Insurance Certificate or Cover Note
3. Valid ID
Drivers License, Passport or National ID
4. One Proof of address
The following are accepted: utility bill received within last 3 months; post marked envelope dated within last 3 months; property tax receipt dated within last 12 months; completed Transport Authority Proof of Address Form signed by JP.
5. Police record
In the case of a company, police record for all directors is required
6. Structural Safety Report from ITA
Cars over 15 years and buses over 20 years old; required every two (2) years
7. Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)
Companies only
8. Certificate of Incorporation of Company and Articles of Incorporation
Companies only
Renewal Applications
1. Application package receipt
2. Valid vehicle documents
- Registration Certificate
- Fitness Certificate
- Insurance Certificate or Cover Note
3. Valid ID
Drivers License, Passport or National ID
4. One Proof of address
The following are accepted: utility bill received within last 3 months; post marked envelope dated within last 3 months; property tax receipt dated within last 12 months; completed Transport Authority Proof of Address Form signed by JP.
5. Last issued road license
6. Structural Safety Report from ITA
Cars over 15 years and buses over 20 years old; required every two (2) years
7. Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)
Companies only
JUTC Sub-Franchise Routes
Coaster Bus Routes
Route No. |
Route Name |
Annual Cost |
Half Year Cost |
| 17 | Greater Portmore to Downtown | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 20 | Greater Portmore to Downtown | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 52 | Golden Spring to Downtown | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 54 | Border to Downtown | $419,050 | $209,525 |
| 97 | Bull Bay to Downtown | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 1A | Hellshire to Half Way Tree | $419,050 | $209,525 |
| 3A | Christian Gardens to Half Way Tree | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 17A | Greater Portmore to Half Way Tree | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 18A | Greater Portmore to Half Way Tree | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 20A | Greater Portmore to Half Way Tree | $514,250 | $257,125 |
| 97A | Bull Bay to Half Way Tree | $514,250 | $257,125 |
Mini-Bus Routes
Route No. |
Route Name |
Annual Cost |
Half Year Cost |
| 6 | Naggo Head to Spanish Town | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 35 | Seaview Gardens to Downtown | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 48 | Rock Hall to Chancery Street | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 81 | Waterhouse to Downtown | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 82 | Waterhouse to Cross Roads | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 53A | Above Rocks to Constant Spring | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| 54A | Border to Constant Spring | $153,000 | $76,500 |
| – | Papine to Cambridge | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Content Gap | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Dallas | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Hall’s Delight | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Mount Charles | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Red Light | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Tower Hill | $49,300 | $24,650 |
| – | Papine to Westphalia | $49,300 | $24,650 |
Taxi Routes
Route No. |
Route Name |
Annual Cost |
Half Year Cost |
| 30 | Waltham Park Road to Downtown | $38,250 | $19,125 |
| – | Waterhouse to Three Miles | $54,400 | $27,200 |
| – | Constant Spring to Woodford | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Jacks Hill to Barbican | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Papine to Dublin Castle | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Papine to Jacks Hill | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Papine to Norbrook Heights | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Papine to Penfield | $12,750 | $6,375 |
| – | Rollington Town to Downtown | $38,250 | $19,125 |
| – | Papine to Gordon Town | $38,250 | $19,125 |
Fares
Adults: $100.00
Children / students: $50.00
Download the Change of Name to Company Form
Download the Change of Vehicle Form
You will be required to provide vehicle details for both vehicles on this form. Be sure to take along the original vehicle documents (registration, fitness, insurance, road license) for the new vehicle. Your records will be updated subsequently both at the JUTC and at the Transport Authority.