Editing Transport in Barbados (section)

==Public transport==
The [https://web.archive.org/web/20110706131949/http://www.mtw.gov.bb/ Ministry of Transport & Works] of Barbados oversees the affairs of the nation's roads, highways, and the public transport system.
Public transport services in Barbados include buses, minibuses, [[share taxis]] (locally known as [[ZR (bus)|ZRs]]), taxis, and car rentals.

[[Vehicle registration plates of Barbados#Special registration|Vehicle registration plates]] are assigned to different types of vehicles; e.g. BM, B, ZR, Z & H, as shown below.

=== Buses (BM) ===
The bus services in Barbados are available to all, however locals are the predominant group that use the public buses. The [[Barbados Transport Board]] is a government organization that is responsible for bus transportation. The Board started as an organization on 24 August 1955 and has operated ever since.
There are currently three hundred and four (304) buses in use around the island.

The government sets the fares (current adult fare (as of December 2024): $3.50 BBD).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transportboard.com/about-us/fare-policy/|title=Fare Policy|publisher=Barbados Transport Board|access-date=2024-12-20}}</ref>  Adults have to pay the full fare, but the public bus is free for all children in school uniforms, students with an institution ID that are under the age of eighteen and senior citizens with Barbados ID. Public government buses run on an exact fare system and are unable to give change. Payment is made for each one-way journey on a single bus; no transfers are given.

Some bus services run on a direct route to their destinations, however many services require a connection through Bridgetown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.transportboard.com/route-finder/|title=Route Finder|publisher=Barbados Transport Board|access-date=2020-01-23}}</ref>

=== Minibuses (B) ===
[[File:Barbados Midibus1.jpg|thumb|An ACME Hino Minibus in Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados]]

There are also privately operated Mini- and Midibuses that are yellow with a blue stripe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ta.gov.bb/Routes/Minibus/|title=Minibus (B) Routes & Schedules|publisher=Barbados Transport Board|access-date=2020-01-23}}</ref> They operate mainly on the west and south coastline. The most popular routes are Bridgetown&ndash;Speightstown and Bridgetown&ndash;Sam Lord's Castle.

Minibus fares are the same as government bus fares, but are usually able to give change.

=== ZR Buses (ZR) ===
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[[File:BdsZRNov95.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Typical ZR-bus with markings indicating that it serves the number 11 route.]] The ZRs (pronounced "Zed-Rs"), are privately owned mini-vans that run on specific predetermined routes. They are recognized by their white exterior and maroon stripe down the side. ZRs are independently owned
ZR bus fares are the same as government bus fares, but are usually able to give change.

=== Taxis (Z) ===
Taxi services are also available to all. Taxis, similarly to those in the United States and other first world countries, provide transportation at a predetermined government rate. However, the fares are not metered, and it is advisable to agree on the cost before entering a taxi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://caribya.com/barbados/taxis/|title=Taxis in Barbados|publisher=Caribya!|access-date=2020-01-24}}</ref>

=== Car rental (H) ===
Car rental in Barbados is provided through any of several local vehicle rental agencies; international rental-agencies are not well represented in Barbados.

They offer a wide variety of vehicles from luxury cars to vans, and also smaller open top cars.

Non-nationals who wish to drive in Barbados must be in possession of a Visitor Driving Permit issued by the Barbados Revenue Authority. Such permits are only issued to persons in possession of a valid foreign driving licence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.bb/Visit-Barbados/visitorpermitapplication |title=Online application for a Visitor's Permit |publisher=Barbados Revenue Authority| access-date=2021-10-05}}</ref>