-Edghill tells operators
While boat operators and owners plying the Supenaam to Parika route weren’t too pleased with the decision to lower their fare from $1500 to $1300, they were asked to comply by Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill during a public meeting yesterday.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the boat fare was increas-ed to facilitate social distancing. However, since the end of the pandemic it had remained at $1,500.
During the meeting Edghill emphasized the importance of safety and compliance to water taxi owners and operators in Region Two. He was accompanied by Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar and Maritime Administra-tion Department (MARAD) staff.