Some PSVs going cashless as early as December

A cashless system is to be rolled out in some public service vehicles as early as December. This, as the Alliance Owners of Public Transport, moves forward with its plan to minimise the cash handled by operators in an effort to deter would-be thieves. Chairman, Roy Raphael, says the organisation has been in talks with suppliers and other stakeholders. Mr Raphael was among the guests on CBC TV 8's the People's Business Programme last night. Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Mark Haynes, has acknowledged the possibility of job losses for conductors, whose job it is to collect fares. But, with a shortage of about 200 drivers plaguing the sector, he foresees an opportunity for some displaced people to transition into new roles. Officials are also optimistic this increase in drivers could help reduce the long hours for some. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre