{"id":13412,"date":"2025-09-17T12:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=13412"},"modified":"2025-09-17T12:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:09:25","slug":"grenada-transport-commission-continues-spice-school-bus-pilot-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/17\/grenada-transport-commission-continues-spice-school-bus-pilot-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Grenada Transport Commission Continues Spice School Bus Pilot Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Grenada Transport Commission\u00a0 Spice Schools Bus Pilot Program, launched earlier this year is continuing into its final two and a half\u00a0months.<\/p>\n<p>The pilot is designed to transform student transport by making it safer, more reliable, and more\u00a0 affordable for families. These final months allow for additional monitoring, fine-tuning, and\u00a0 engagement with students, parents, and schools to ensure the program\u2019s long-term success.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Innovative Passenger Information System (PIS)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the pilot is the integration of the Passenger Information System (PIS), which\u00a0 provides real-time updates on bus routes, schedules and student movements. This technology\u00a0 improves accountability, efficiency and communication with parents and schools, reinforcing the\u00a0 program\u2019s commitment to safety and reliability.<\/p>\n<p><b>National Benefits to Grenada\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Spice Schools Bus Pilot is more than a transportation project; it is a national investment with\u00a0 benefits that extend across Grenada:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced traffic congestion around schools during peak hours.<\/li>\n<li>Lower emissions and environmental impact by reducing the number of private vehicles on\u00a0 the road.<\/li>\n<li>Economic relief for families by lowering transportation costs.<\/li>\n<li>Improved student punctuality and performance, supporting Grenada\u2019s educational\u00a0 outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Foundation for modern public transport systems, positioning Grenada as a regional leader\u00a0 in sustainable mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Community Partnership and National Roll-Out\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur children are our most precious passengers,\u201d said Mr. David Bartholomew, Chief Executive\u00a0 Officer of the Grenada Transport Commission. \u201cAs the Spice School Bus Pilot Program continues,\u00a0 we are not only giving students a safer and more reliable way to get to school but also laying the\u00a0 groundwork for a stronger national transport system that benefits all Grenadians.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The final evaluation of the Spice Schools Bus Pilot Program will provide critical insights to better\u00a0 inform the intended national roll-out of a structured school transport program across Grenada. Parents, students, and the public are encouraged to continue sharing feedback throughout this\u00a0phase. The GTC has set up a dedicated feedback line at 473-439-0482| Email:\u00a0 services@transport.gd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>The Grenada Transport Commission\u00a0 Spice Schools Bus Pilot Program, launched earlier this year is continuing into its final two and a half\u00a0months. 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