The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) General Secretary Dennis DePeiza has said out loud what many Barbadian commuters have been quietly agonising over for many years.

His assessment of the public transport system is really a reflection of the frustration of thousands of commuters who continue to struggle with unreliable service, long waiting times and limited access to transport, particularly outside the main urban areas of St Michael and Christ Church.

For years, they have complained about buses arriving late, failing to arrive at all, or operating on schedules that have little to do with reality. Despite various initiatives and promises, the problems persist. As DePeiza rightly pointed out: “Despite the efforts of successive governments, this problem remains unresolved.”