In the wake of a recent accident outside Lester Vaughan School that left over two dozen students and a driver injured, retired traffic court magistrate Reverend Graveney Bannister has called for immediate and comprehensive reforms to Barbados’ Public Service Vehicle (PSV) system. Speaking to Barbados TODAY, Rev Bannister, an Anglican cleric, emphasized that the current culture of lawlessness among PSV operators will persist unless stricter penalties are enforced and vehicle owners are held accountable. He described the PSV culture as ‘unruly’ and ‘disrespectful,’ stressing that reform must extend beyond driver training to address systemic issues. Rev Bannister highlighted the need for enhanced law enforcement, faster judicial processes, and a centralized national database to track traffic convictions across jurisdictions. He argued that such a system would prevent repeat offenders from evading consequences by moving between districts. Additionally, he proposed revising the Road Traffic Act to impose harsher penalties for dangerous driving and mandatory retraining for disqualified drivers. Rev Bannister also urged parents to encourage their children to use safer Transport Board buses and called for closer monitoring of students’ movements to reduce risky travel habits. The former magistrate’s recommendations come amidst longstanding public criticism of PSV operators for reckless driving, overcrowding, and playing loud, vulgar music. The tragic 2015 incident, where a 14-year-old girl lost her forearm in a ZR bus accident, underscores the urgent need for systemic change. Rev Bannister concluded that reform must be systematic and sustained to ensure the safety of all road users.