Topic: Public transportation
Think green when building roads
I write regarding the construction of the East-West Arterial. This road has to be constructed with the environment as the utmost priority and should...
Opinion: 10 ready-made policies for the next government
Ten ideas for politicians to consider.
Analysis: Two possible futures for Cayman’s public bus system
A multi-million dollar investment in a network of district depots, serviced by a 'semi-express' bus service in partnership with community shuttles is one of the key options under consideration for the future of Cayman's bus service.
Deloitte wins $200K contract to develop public transport plan
Local firm Deloitte has been awarded a $199,600 contract to work on a public transportation system plan for the Cayman Islands.
Editorial: If building roads can’t resolve the traffic problem long term, why is it...
It’s time to stop solving old problems with outdated solutions. Roads can only ever be a single ingredient in the recipe for remedying what is essentially a transport and planning problem.
Cayman looks to partner with Barbados on creation of local public bus system
Tourism and Transport Minister Kenneth Bryan is teaming up with his Barbados counterpart for the creation of a national public bus system in a bid to alleviate Cayman's traffic congestion woes.
Buses stuck in park as ‘red tape’ holds up driver recruitment
Do you know the name of Cayman’s first financial secretary, the colour of the underside of a parrot’s wings in flight or the distance in miles between George Town and Miami? If the answer is no, then you might not want to apply for a job as a bus driver in the Cayman Islands.
Special report: Rethinking Rush Hour
Traffic is a climate problem, a quality of life problem, a resource drain and a catalyst for development. In a special report, the Compass, examines one of the island's most persistent issues.
Opinion: Congestion charges could change commuter habits
Guest columnist Julian Morris argues that charging to use the roads during peak times could be one of the only ways to make a serious impact on traffic in Cayman.
Sustainable Cayman seeks rethink of road building plans
As the Cayman Islands looks for solutions to escalating traffic challenges, Sustainable Cayman is urging government to prioritise quality of life and environmental protection.
Public transport reform planned as traffic woes mount
With rush-hour gridlock paralysing Grand Cayman’s roads, government is taking the first steps towards creating a comprehensive public transport system on the island.
Last ride for George Town shuttle service met with disappointment
The sudden end to the free hop-on, hop-off shuttle service for George Town has left riders upset and drivers uncertain about their employment options.
Supermarkets included in George Town shuttle routes
The recently launched free shuttle service in George Town has expanded its routes to include supermarkets.
The Great Rush Hour Race
Four commuters, four different modes of transport, two routes, one race. Car vs. bike, kayak vs. bus. To conclude our month-long series investigating causes of, and potential solutions to, the island’s traffic troubles, we wanted to challenge the assumption that the car is still the best way to travel in Cayman. So we put it to the test in a rush-hour race.
Electric rides help commuters dodge traffic
From electric scooters to one-wheel e-skateboards, new types of battery powered vehicles are helping a growing number of commuters dodge the traffic.
Planning to improve traffic flow
As Cayman looks to update its Development Plan for the first time in more than two decades, managing traffic has moved up the list of priorities.
New app for bus passengers
A new smartphone app is making it possible for some passengers to check the location of their bus. Set up by a group of public transport drivers, the K-Bus app has been launched, initially with nine buses.
Bike-share business popular with tourists
Opposite the Westin hotel on West Bay Road, a couple unloads groceries and beach towels from the basket of a distinctive green-and-white bicycle.
The car that rents by the minute…
In the plush interior of the Arch Automotive showroom in Camana Bay, I push a button on my smartphone and a map lights up with four ‘Zun’ icons, indicating the location of available vehicles.
Stuck in traffic? There’s an app for that
At one of Cayman’s biggest businesses, the conversation about congestion is going beyond talk. Dart’s internal innovation unit, known as Dart Labs, is road testing solutions.
Would Cayman ditch private cars for the bus?
Government is considering bigger buses and new routes as it seeks to improve public transport and encourage people to leave their cars behind, says Rosa Harris, chair of the Public Transport Board.
Letter: Light railway needed
I view the idea of a super-dock for super cruise-ships as over-development which will mainly be of benefit to the retailers of George Town and far less so to the island community as a whole, and might well kill the goose that laid the golden egg.
Airports authority seeks to sign late-night taxi operators
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is working to approve 50 additional taxi operators to serve Owen Roberts International Airport. An unspecified number of those would operate from 4pm to 6am, in an effort to address late-night flight arrivals.
Taxi app launched to ensure fair fares
A new digital taxi fare calculator is being launched in an effort to ensure consistent and transparent pricing in the industry.
Conditional support for ‘Caymanian Uber’
The chances of an Uber-style app getting off the ground in the Cayman Islands could hinge on new legislation currently being drafted by government.
Tourism Association hopeful amid taxi concerns
Unfair and inconsistent taxi pricing remains a major concern for tourism industry figureheads.
3,000 signatures but still no action on taxi fares
Two years and almost 3,000 signatures after starting a petition calling for taxi meters to be used in cabs around the island, Caymanian student Jack Tonge says he is surprised that no action has been taken on the issue.
Bus stop relocated for safety reasons
As roadwork along Crewe Road by the airport perimeter continues, the National Roads Authority is moving the bus stop opposite the Mango Tree restaurant to a safer location on Shedden Road.
Transport app Flex nears pilot launch
Flex, Cayman’s fledgling version of transport app Uber, is hoping to launch by the end of this month, initially on a limited basis in the George Town and Seven Mile Beach area with approximately 30 drivers.
Taxi app proposed to stem complaints
An “electronic fare calculator” – a more basic version of an Uber-style smartphone app – is proposed as a solution to concerns over inconsistent taxi fares in the Cayman Islands.
New Year’s Eve buses offer safe rides home
The National Drug Council will run its annual Purple Ribbon Bus service on New Year’s Eve.
EDITORIAL – Transportation Board: The bus stops here – or it needs to
While the state of Cayman’s bus and taxi service is not as visible as long lines at the airport, or the towering landfill, its dysfunction should be regarded with equal seriousness.
Daily complaints about taxi and bus drivers
A total of 450 “enforcement actions” have been taken against public bus, tour and taxi operators in the past year, the director of the Public Transport Unit revealed Wednesday.
Public bus slams into wall with two passengers on board
A Public transport bus traveling west from Bodden Town with two passengers on board crashed into a wall on Shamrock Road early Wednesday morning. Police Emergency Services and officers from the Public Transport Unit were on scene assessing the accident which occurred in the vicinity of 2227 Shamrock Road in Savannah.
Taxi fares a concern for tourism industry
Tourists are frequently left feeling ripped off over taxi fares in Grand Cayman, according to multiple business owners who warn that high prices are putting off customers and damaging the reputation of the destination.
Elard Myles – driver of the ‘Dollar Bus’
For more than 15 years, bus driver Elard Myles has charged his passengers a local rate of $1.
