The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) reported fare income of $1.5 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, a $200 million increase from the $1.3 billion recorded in 2024.
The state-owned operator attributed the growth to the deployment of additional buses, which expanded service capacity and ridership across the island.
The company recently offered a $1 million reward for information regarding an individual of interest in connection with a security incident, highlighting ongoing risks in the public transport sector.
The revenue uplift marks a positive operational shift for the carrier, which has faced scrutiny over service reliability and safety in recent months.
The fleet expansion appears to be addressing capacity constraints that previously limited income potential, allowing the company to capture more fare revenue as more vehicles circulate on key routes.
The financial improvement comes against a backdrop of operational challenges for JUTC.
The company recently offered a $1 million reward for information regarding an individual of interest in connection with a security incident, highlighting ongoing risks in the public transport sector.