(CMR) The free shuttle service in George Town is off to a great start after launching on Monday morning. The main objective is to reduce traffic in and around the George Town area whilst helping the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
The Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure (CPI) in conjunction with the George Town Revitalisation Initiative launched a new, free hop-on, hop-off shuttle service for George Town.
CMR spotted them out and about on Monday morning as some were already taking advantage of the shuttle service.
Those targeted include individuals who work in, or visit the central George Town area either for business or general errands.
Minister of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure, Hon. Joseph Hew said,
“We look forward to providing this shuttle service which will have a number of short- and long-term benefits for the residents of Grand Cayman. It will assist many of our residents, particularly our older persons who often struggle to get around George Town. In the longer term, we hope that the shuttle service will support Cayman’s energy efficiency goals, through a reduction in emissions. If the shuttle service proves to be successful, we aim to expand the service and make it a permanent fixture for Grand Cayman.”
The Ministry of CPI’s Energy Policy Coordinator Kristen Augustine, stated that the service will make getting around central George Town much easier and economical for all.
“When devising the service, we wanted to ensure we that helped the tourism sector, which is still suffering as a result of the pandemic. Therefore, we have made use of existing tour buses to support those in the tourism industry who are unemployed. The spacious, air-conditioned buses will mean a comfortable and stress-free journey for passengers carrying out their daily errands. As the initiative develops and the tourism industry returns to its former activity, the tour buses will be replaced with electric buses, to further reduce emissions and stay true to the energy efficiency goals of the initiative, she highlighted.
George Town Manager, Colin Lumsden has welcomed the service which aligns with the George Town Revitalisation Initiative noting, “With current traffic issues, we are taking a multifaceted approach to the development of George Town, so having a reliable shuttle service in and around the revitalization area will allow residents the option to move around the town easier. Work continues on the design and development of George Town’s existing infrastructure, which includes new road redesigns and upgrades along with a focus on the pedestrianizing of the central business district”.
The George Town shuttle service route will have the following stops:
Route 1
Government Administration Building (GAB) – Elgin Avenue
Cayman National Bank – Elgin Avenue
Farmers’ Market – Huldah Avenue
Credit Union – Huldah Avenue
The Pines/Pasadora Place – Pines Drive
Rear of Hospital – Pines Drive
Front of Hospital – Hospital Road
Atlantis – South Church Street
North Terminal – North Church Street
Court House – Fort Street
Sandbar – North Church Street
WORC – Mary Street
Enverto Building – Shedden Road
Anderson Square (Shedden Road)
Route 2
Behind Immigration (Claude Hill Road)
Immigration/Enforcement – Elgin Avenue
First Caribbean – Shedden Road
WORC – Mary Street
Waterfront Centre (North Church Street)
Old Scotia Bank – Albert Panton Street
RBC/KFC – Shedden Road
Guy Harveys – South Church Street
Front of Hospital – Health Service Authority
Back of Hospital – Pines Drive
The Pines/Pasadora Place – Pines Drive
Credit Union – Huldah Avenue
Cayman National Bank – Elgin Avenue
The shuttles will be branded for passengers to recognize. All passengers will be required to wear masks. Route maps and further information is available on the National Energy Policy website www.energy.gov.ky or via Facebook, Energy Cayman.
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