The Government of Grenada continues to take decisive steps to strengthen the country’s public transportation sector — ensuring it remains reliable, affordable, and sustainable for both the travelling public and the operators who serve our communities every day.
Public transport touches the daily lives of nearly every Grenadian. It carries our children to school, our workers to their jobs, and our families where they need to be. That is why this Government has placed deliberate focus on supporting the sector, and why we are committed to clearly outlining what has been done and what lies ahead.
A significant investment in the sector
Over the period 2025–2026, the Government, through the Grenada Transport Commission, has invested over EC$1.7 million directly in support of bus operators.
This support serves 2 equally important purposes:
- to help operators meet the rising costs of fuel, maintenance, and daily operations
- to protect commuters from increased fares
This investment has been delivered through 2 key programmes:
- Fuel Tax Rebate Programme: Approximately EC$1.45 million has been paid directly to operators to offset fuel costs
- Western Bus Passenger Relief Initiative: Over EC$250,000 has been allocated to help keep fares affordable for commuters
Further support is on the way. Cabinet has approved a 50% concession on tyres, parts, and approved consumables, which will reduce maintenance costs and help ensure buses remain safe and roadworthy. In collaboration with the National Bus Association (NBA), the approved list has now been finalised.
Reaching every operator — Access and inclusivity
Grenada’s public transport sector comprises approximately 1,500 operators nationwide, and this Government is committed to ensuring that every eligible operator benefits.
To achieve this, we have taken deliberate steps to engage operators directly across the country, assuring that available support reaches everyone.
The commission has also launched a National Bus Operator Registration Drive, running from 6 June to 6 July, designed to:
- expand access to Government support and concessions
- build a complete and accurate national database
- strengthen communication between Government and operators; and
- lay the foundation for smarter, fairer policy development
Modernising student transport — The Spicebus programme
An important innovation is the introduction of SpiceBus, Grenada’s first technology-enabled student transportation system, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
Though not without initial challenges, the programme is designed to have a significant long-term impact. The pilot, conducted in St David and St George, achieved the following:
- 437 students registered
- Over 4,000 recorded transport sessions
- More than 2,600 routes completed
- Nearly 26,000 kilometres covered
Each student received a SpiceBus ID card, and participating buses were equipped with onboard validation systems, enabling real-time confirmation of pickups and drop-offs. This delivers greater safety, improved accountability, and valuable data for planning.
Building on the pilot’s success, the Government intends to address implementation gaps and move toward a phased national rollout across Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique — while ensuring the system remains affordable for families.
Fares — Fair negotiations guided by evidence
With respect to the proposed fare increase of EC$0.50 to EC$1, the Government, through the Grenada Transport Commission, continues to engage the National Bus Association.
Government support initiatives are specifically designed to cushion financial pressures on both operators and passengers, reducing the need for fare increases.
Our goal is to ensure fair and good-faith negotiations. We are guided by 2 key principles:
- Fares must remain as low as possible for commuters
- Operators must receive fair compensation reflective of operating costs
To support this, the Government has commissioned independent research on fare structures across all zones. The findings will be shared with stakeholders, including the National Bus Association, by 30 June 2026. This evidence-based approach will ensure outcomes that are fair, balanced, and sustainable.
Looking ahead — Continued transformation
In the months ahead, the Government will continue to build on existing initiatives while introducing new measures:
- Continuation of the Fuel Tax Rebate Programme
- Ongoing Passenger Relief initiatives, with planned expansion to additional corridors
- Implementation of the 50% concession on tyres, parts, and consumables
- Data-driven policy improvements based on the operator registration drive
Continued engagement
The Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Transportation and the Grenada Transport Commission, remains committed to open and consistent engagement with operators, stakeholders, and the wider public.
Under the leadership of the Honourable Prime Minister, this Government remains fully committed to building a public transportation sector that works — for every operator and every Grenadian.
Grenada Transport Commission
