THE implementation of the Berbice River taxi service has seen 62,465 passengers, from September 21 to November 7, 2015, using the service as their choice of transportation between New Amsterdam and Rosignol.This was announced by Minister David Patterson during a press conference in his ministry’s boardroom, Wight’s Lane, Kingston.
According to him, the operations of the river taxis continue to exceed expectations since the ministry initiated the service.
Below are the figures of passenger movement:
Description Sept. 21 – Sept. 30 Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 Nov. 1 – Nov.7 TOTAL Adults 7,727 35,399 8,735 51,861 Children/Pensioners 2,114 7,620 1,889 11,623 Total Passengers 9,841 42,000 10,624 62,465 Number of trips 487 1,906 474 2,867