Warner first opened the PBR to all traffic for three months under stringent conditions during off peak hours and later extended it for for three more months. That trial period ends Friday.
This six-month extension would allow all private registered motor vehicles, carrying a minimum of three persons, including the driver, to use the bus route between 4.00 a.m. and 6.00 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Commercial and goods vehicles will also be allowed access to the PBR during these times. However no private vehicles will be allowed to conduct taxi services on the PBR at time.
In a media release Friday Warner said he is pleased with the trial so far, which has helped deal with traffic congestion and afforded greater mobility within Trinidad and Tobago.
“From all reports which I have received, the first six-month trial was a resounding success. From what I have been told, there has been less traffic on mornings coming into Port-of-Spain.
"Therefore, we must extend this trial, giving the travelling public choices. I am really pleased with what I saw, and I feel another extension is necessary," the minister said.
Warner said he made the decision to extend the trial period in consultation with the appropriate technical personnel within the transport ministry and representatives of the Maxi Taxi Association.
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