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(PLTM) - The Government has celebrated the first anniversary of the City of Road Town Park and Ride Shuttle Service as a resounding success.
Hon. Kye Rymer, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works revealed that for the past 12 months, in excess of 60,000 passengers have taken advantage of this convenient, easy, hop-on-and-off, complimentary service.
“We have seen the electric-powered shuttles traversing the City to full capacity at times. The service has been well received by the public as it affords city patrons the opportunity to leave their vehicles parked while moving around the City to conduct business or run errands during the work day,” Hon. Rymer said during the sitting of the House of Assembly on Friday, February 10.
He explained that the service has maintained the use of six electric transit shuttles each with a 15-passenger capacity and the maximum speed capacity is 25 miles per hour with 50 driving miles once fully charged.
The route, the Minister indicated, continues to encompass significant businesses within the city centre.
“I continue to encourage everyone to park their vehicles and embrace this advantageous, complimentary transportation service. Our goal continues to include reducing vehicle congestion and promoting more effortless movement within the City while reducing the Territory's carbon footprint,” Hon. Rymer said.
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