The Transport Authority says age requirements for public passenger vehicles (PPVs) under new standards for public land transportation are now in effect.
Communications and Customer Services Manager at the Authority, Petra-Kene Williams, says several fit and proper criteria have been implemented, aimed at ensuring the safety of the commuting public and the highest safety standards are observed.
Effective July 1 cars must be less than 12 years, minibuses and mid-size buses less than 15 years and buses below 25 years to be eligible for licensing as PPVs. Older vehicles will not be accepted for new applications.
Miss Williams explained that Structural Integrity Tests administered by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) will be required for cars 12 years or older, minibuses 15 years or older and buses 25 years or older.
The implementation of age requirements comes against the background of a recent pilot project by the ITA, which revealed that many vehicles in the sector over a certain age have structural defects.These include damage to the frame, undercarriage, or chassis.
Miss Williams explained that ITA examiners have observed signs of major repairs on inner fender structures, reattached chassis numbers, constantly illuminated safety restraint lights and resealed air bag covers.
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Age limits placed on public passenger vehicles
