Veteran Bus Operator Takes the Wheel as New BBA President

There’s a new face at the helm of the Belize Bus Association and he’s no stranger to the road. On Sunday, the association held its elections and voted in Phillip Jones as its new president. Jones has been a dedicated bus operator since 1997, and with nearly three decades of experience under his belt, he’s stepping into leadership at a time when the industry is facing some serious challenges. Today, we caught up with Jones to hear about his vision for the future of public transportation and how he plans to steer the association forward.

 

On the Phone: Phillip Jones, President, Belize Bus Association

“At this present time, I believe the crucial aspect we need to tackle is that we want to continue the unity and want to continue to build on what the former president has built on. I believe that I have a lot of great ideas in moving this association forward. And one of the key aspects is safety, reliability and transparency in my leadership of the bus association. I feel I bring a wealth of experience from 97 in the bus industry, and I believe that I can build on what is already achieved and accomplished and continue to push forward, and to be an example that all Belizeans and commuters would be safe, reliable and proud of.”