THERE has been no immediate indication from the United Mini-Bus Union (UMU) for the reduction of bus fares. So said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Small Business Bureau (SBB), Derrick Cummings, yesterday, during a telephone interview.
Cummings disclosed that the United Mini-Bus Union (UMU) after prolonging their response for some time now, had finally submitted it some days ago, “but still didn’t indicate any immediate desire by the UMU to lower fares.”

This, he noted, comes as a surprise to the SBB because the price for fuel is at an affordable level and apart from bus operators, the commuters should also benefit from the reduction.
Additionally, “we will have to hold a meeting as soon as possible with the UMU to have further discussions on this matter,” he said.
In closing, Cummings reiterated that they will do their best to ensure that commuters enjoy and experience the benefits of the fuel price reduction.