JUTC dismisses reports that its lone electric bus has broken down
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) has dismissed as fake news, a video being circulated on social media which states that its electric bus, the only one in its fleet, broke down on Tuesday.
“We use this opportunity to advise the public that this is fake news,” said Cecil Thoms, the JUTC’s director of communications.
According to Thoms, the driver of the bus noticed an unfamiliar icon on the dashboard and promptly reported the issue.
“Our team instructed her to power off the vehicle for a few minutes before restarting it, which resolved the problem entirely, and the bus resumed operation as expected,” Thoms said in a statement.
“We strongly encourage individuals to refrain from spreading false, or misleading information. Such actions not only harm our reputation but also have the potential to cause unnecessary anxiety and confusion among the public,” Thoms added.
The communications director is encouraging members of the public to collaborate with the bus company to promote responsible and accurate communication in its bid to provide public transportation.