The opposition Jamaica Labour Party, JLP, is warning that it will be heading to the streets to resist the announced increases in bus fares.
Addressing a media briefing at the labour party’s Belmont Road headquarters, a militant opposition leader, Andrew Holness, warned the Government not to impose the fare increases.
He says the Simpson Miller cabinet’s approval of fare increases is a wicked act perpetrated on persons who’re fighting for survival.
Mr. Holness says before asking Jamaicans to accept an increase, the Government should’ve spoken to steps taken to address glaring issues facing the bus company which was identified in a recent auditor general report.
Earlier, Transport Minister, Dr. Omar Davies, suggested that the Holness-led JLP is playing politics by opposing the fare increase.
We put that criticism today to Andrew Holness.
Mr. Holness noted that the Government has mounted billions of dollars in new taxes, increased various fees, and pursued a devaluation policy which has seen prices increase.
He says to now ask Jamaicans to absorb an increase in bus fares, especially on the eve of back to school, shows Prime Minister Simpson Miller and her administration do not understand the plight of the poor.
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