Some runs have been cancelled while a manufacturer technician assists with repairs and parts are expected next week, and DPT says 20 new electric buses will arrive in mid-summer
Media Release:
The Department of Public Transportation is experiencing service disruptions due to mechanical issues with buses. Currently, 46 buses are in service across all routes; however, some runs have had to be cancelled due to a lack of available buses.
The department spokesperson said, “Buses are taken out of service for various reasons. Some of the more intricate repairs are due to accidents, mechanical issues and usage levels. To assist the DPT’s mechanics, a technician from the manufacturer is on the island to troubleshoot more complex repairs. We are expecting a shipment of parts next week. Priority has been placed on returning buses to service to meet the schedule.
“As detailed in the 2026/27 Ministry budget, the Department will take possession of 20 new electric buses, which are in the final stages of manufacture and are expected to be completed by the end of this month, with delivery anticipated in mid-summer. The twenty new buses will increase the number in service, and a robust parts inventory will enable swift repairs. We will soon begin recruiting for vacant Technician positions to manage the workload.
“The Department has cleared out our old buses to make way for the new electric buses. Public Transportation mechanics stripped obsolete buses of all usable parts before they were disposed. (attached photo)
“DPT takes this opportunity to apologise for the inconvenience caused by the service disruption. We encourage passengers to check https://forms.gov.bm/Bus-Schedule/Cancellations or the Shorelink App.”
