Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says parent and student satisfaction with the Rural School Bus Programme, which was implemented last year, currently stands at 100 per cent, significantly surpassing the original performance target of 85 per cent.

He noted, too, that school attendance among participating communities have improved by 95 per cent, while public support continues to grow.

“This initiative has become a model of effective public policy, improving educational access, reducing transportation costs for families and strengthening rural communities and ensuring that every child has a safe, reliable, dignified journey to school,” he said. Vaz was highlighting the programme’s impact during yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.