The Grenada Transport Commission (GTC), backed by full government funding, has released new details outlining more than EC$1.7 million in targeted investments made to the island nation’s public transportation sector over the 2025–2026 period. The funding was distributed through two key policy schemes: the Fuel Tax Rebate Programme and the Western Bus Passenger Relief Initiative, designed to ease cost pressures on bus operators and keep transit services affordable for everyday commuters.
Under the flagship Fuel Tax Rebate Programme, registered operators affiliated with the National Bus Association (NBA) received a combined EC$1,449,037.52 in direct financial support. Disbursements were split across the two-year window, with EC$688,614.73 distributed to qualifying operators in 2025, followed by an additional EC$760,422.79 in 2026 as global fuel price volatility continued to impact operational costs for transit providers.
The second scheme, the Western Bus Passenger Relief Initiative, allocated a total of EC$250,985 in targeted support specifically for operators running routes along Grenada’s high-traffic western commuter corridor. Of this total funding, EC$172,050 was released in 2025, with the remaining EC$78,935 disbursed in 2026 to help providers keep fares stable for local residents relying on western corridor routes.
Beyond the completed disbursements for the two initiatives, the GTC confirmed Wednesday that it is currently putting the finishing touches on preparations to roll out a new, far-reaching policy: the government’s 50% Duty Free Concessions Programme. This new scheme will offer substantial duty exemptions on essential vehicle parts and replacement tires for all registered bus owners and licensed operators across the island.
Officials frame the upcoming concession program as a landmark measure for Grenada’s public transit sector. By cutting the cost of critical vehicle components, the initiative aims to slash the long-term financial burden of routine maintenance and major repairs for operators. In turn, the savings are expected to support consistent, safe, and efficient operation of public transit fleets, benefiting both providers and the traveling public.
Both the Government of Grenada and the GTC have reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to building and maintaining a public transportation system that is affordable, accessible, safe, and reliable for all residents and visitors across the island.
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