KINGSTON, Jamaica—Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the recently announced toll rate adjustments is a result of a legally binding concession agreement entered into between the former People’s National Party (PNP) administration and private concessionaires.

Vaz in a statement on Thursday said he acknowledges the concerns expressed by motorists regarding the recently announced toll rate adjustments.

“Once again this development concerning the toll rates is yet another example of the former PNP administration entering into a less than favourable deal which does not yield any tangible advantages for the Jamaican populace. What is unfortunate is that the agreement they entered into binds current and future Governments to the unhelpful terms contained in the agreement,” he said.