Use registered bus cards to avoid travel disruptions: FBOA

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A driver holds the eTransport cards. Picture: FT FILE

MEMBERS of the travelling public are urged to use their registered eTransport cards to avoid the inconvenience of the shortage of disposable cards.

The Fiji Bus Operators Association (FBOA) made this call as he reiterated the statement by card supplier Vodafone Fiji – also the electronic ticketing administrator – that disposable travel cards are intended for use by non-Fiji residents and for emergencies, and not for daily regular use.

The statement from the FBOA noted a statement from Vodafone Fiji that said there was a shortage of $2 disposable cards because of unprecedented high demand during the holiday period.

It is understood Vodafone has already issued about 1 million registered eTransport cards, which means almost all travellers should already have one.

“It is more than a year since the eTransport system was introduced and passengers should be using registered, permanent eTransport cards and topping this up before travelling,” FBOA general secretary Rohit Latchan said.

“We cannot afford to carry passengers for free because the bus industry is already fighting for survival,” Mr Latchan added.

The association is urging people to rely less on disposable cards because of its environmental impact, at a time when the country is looking at reducing single-use plastic items.

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