The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis have officially approved a EC$1 increase in bus fares across all distances in St.Kitts, coming as a decision of recommendation by the Traffic Safety and Public Drivers Board.

The VON Newsline spoke with President of The West line Bus Association, Nicolson Webster, who explained the call for the increase:

He continued:

Fares for the routes are as follows:

For the West- Basseterre to Stone Fort, adults pay $3.50, children pay $1.75. Adults in Old Road to Half Way Tree pay $4.00 while children pay $2.00 to or from Basseterre. From Basseterre to Sandy Point, adults will be charged $4.50, children $2.25. For passengers from Newton Ground to Parsons, adults are to pay $4.75 and children pay $2.50.

For the Eastern and Northern routes- Basseterre to Cayon, adults pay $3.50, children pay $1.75. Adults in Ottleys to Stone Heaven are required to pay $4.00 while children pay $2.00. Adults traveling from Basseterre to Christ Church, Masions or Tabernacle will be charged $4.50, children $2.25. For passengers from Basseterre to Bellevue, Saddlers or Parsons, adults are to pay $4.75 and children pay $2.50. If travelling to St. Peters, adults are expected to pay $3.50 while children pay $1.75.

Children are regarded as anyone under the age of 12.

An additional fee of $2.50 will be added for operations between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

This increase will be officially effective from November 18th, 2024.