Antonia Lucky made the comment at sod-turning ceremony for a CNG station at the Vehicle Management Corporation (VMCOTT) at Beetham Gardens.
The station in Beetham is expected to open by August 30. It will include a convenience store and service centre, similar to what is common at other NP stations.
The minister said the Beetham station is “strategically positioned” on the Priority Bus Route to encourage maxi-taxi drivers to switch to CNG. He also reiterated a promise to convert its entire PTSC fleet of buses to CNG.
The station in Beetham is expected to open by August 30. It will include a convenience store and service centre, similar to what is common at other NP stations.
She said NP currently operates eight CNG stations servicing 3,500 vehicles. The expanded servive with up to 40 stations will provide service to up to 50,000 vehicles, she said.
Transport Minister Devant Maharaj noted that greater use of CNG will reduce Government’s fuel subsidy bill and have a positive impact on the environment.
He also said government plans to offer a tax credit on private car owners who equip their vehicles to run ton CNG. He said one incentive would be to drop the importation tax on CNG kits.
The minister said the Beetham station is “strategically positioned” on the Priority Bus Route to encourage maxi-taxi drivers to switch to CNG. He also reiterated a promise to convert its entire PTSC fleet of buses to CNG.
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