Daryl Vaz’s announcement of a two-stanza increase in bus and taxi fares was, in part, the minister’s attempt at an illusionist’s trick that made inevitable the frustration and cynicism that have been displayed by transport operators.
The development again highlights the need for a new system, outside the realm of political consideration or control, for the determination, and regulation of transportation fares.  It also further underlines the recent suggestion by The Gleaner’s Editorial Board that Minister Vaz move with urgency in drafting and publishing of his promised national transportation policy.