No Bus Fare Increase - Directive Issued to Operators
Summary
The Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure has advised that no public bus fare increase has been approved by Cabinet. The Public Transport Unit has issued a formal directive to all omnibus operators requiring immediate removal of fare increase notices from vehicles. Operators must ensure fare tables reflect only the approved rates established by the Public Transport Board.
What changed
The Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure has confirmed that no public bus fare increase has been approved by Cabinet. The Public Transport Unit issued a formal directive to all omnibus operators requiring immediate removal of any fare increase notices from vehicles. Under the Traffic (Public Passenger Vehicles) Regulations, any fare adjustment requires formal Cabinet authorisation and fare tables must be approved by the Public Transport Board. \n\nOperators must ensure fare displays reflect only approved rates. The Public Transport Board will take enforcement action against non-compliant operators. The government is progressing reforms including a standardised fare structure and formal approval mechanisms for future adjustments.
What to do next
- Remove fare increase notices from vehicles immediately
- Ensure fare tables display only PTB-approved rates
- Report non-compliant fare tables to Public Transport Unit
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No Approved Bus Fare Increase, Directive Issued to Operators
17 April 2026 | Press Release | By: PLAHI PR
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure advises the public that no increase in public bus fares has been approved by the Cabinet of the Cayman Islands.
The Public Transport Unit (PTU) has received notification from operators of their intention to increase fares. However, under the current legal framework, any adjustment to public bus fares requires formal Cabinet authorisation, which has not been granted.
The PTU has therefore issued a formal directive to all omnibus operators and drivers to immediately remove any notices advertising fare increases from public buses. Operators are reminded that fare tables displayed within vehicles must be approved by the Public Transport Board, in accordance with the Traffic (Public Passenger Vehicles) Regulations.
The Public Transport Board will take appropriate enforcement action where necessary to ensure compliance.
The Ministry acknowledges the concerns raised by operators regarding rising operational costs. At the same time, any changes that directly affect the travelling public must be implemented through a lawful and regulated process.
The Government is actively progressing reforms to modernise the public transport system, including the introduction of a nationally standardised fare structure, formal approval mechanisms, and strengthened oversight. These measures are intended to ensure that future fare adjustments are fair, transparent, and consistently applied.
The public is advised that the current approved fare structure remains in effect.
Members of the public who observe fare tables or notices that do not reflect the approved rates are encouraged to note the bus number and report the matter to the Public Transport Unit. This will assist the Public Transport Board in ensuring compliance across the system.
Public Transport Unit: 345-946-1323; after office hours 345-916-0467.
https://www.caymantransport.ky
Email: caymantransport@gov.ky
Office Address: Unit 17, 2nd Floor Rankin’s Plaza, 21 Eclipse Drive George Town
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