Gov’t announces 2nd phase of ‘Abriendo Caminos’; $100M to repave PR-52
August 6, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the second phase of “Abriendo Caminos,” a program to repair and maintain island roads, with an investment of more than $100 million in state and federal funds.
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Uber marks 2nd anniversary in P.R. with 4,000+ drivers, 175K users
July 26, 2018
With more than 4,000 driver partners and 175,000 users, Uber is marking its second anniversary in Puerto Rico. The platform began operations on the island in July 2016, transforming the way Puerto Ricans and visitors move around.
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HTA begins $3.5M electronic road sign pilot project
June 14, 2018
The Highways and Transportation Authority has begun installing the first four electronic road signs on the busy Baldorioty de Castro Avenue at a cost of $3.5 million, to inform drivers of road conditions and incidents starting later this year.
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FEMA looking for small P.R.-based transportation co. for contract
January 16, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking for a small business in Puerto Rico to provide transportation services between the San Juan Convention Center and a Joint Field Office.
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Rosselló announces $112M in funding for road repairs
August 25, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, flanked by Highways and Transportation Authority Executive Director Carlos Contreras-Aponte, announced several federally funded road repair projects representing an investment of more than $112 million.
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Bill shifting taxis, UBER oversight to PSC almost ready
June 19, 2017
House Bill 1084, which seeks to transfer and centralize authorization, supervision and regulation of public transportation, including taxis and UBER drivers, to the Public Service Commission should be approved this week, House Government Committee Chair Rep. Jorge Navarro said.
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Tourist taxis support centralized public transportation
June 6, 2017
Members of the Puerto Rico Tourist Taxis Association on Monday expressed their support of House Bill 1084, which proposes adopting a law to centralize oversight and regulation of public transportation at the Public Service Commission.
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FCCA: SJ convention will boost ’17 cruise-ship arrivals
September 21, 2016
More than 900 people have signed up to attend the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s 23rd annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show, set for Sept. 26-30 in San Juan.
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J.B. Hunt Transport, Trailer Bridge to offer joint services
September 19, 2016
Trailer Bridge Inc., based in Jacksonville, FL, recently announced an exclusive joint service offering with J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., based in Lowell, AR to provide customers with access to an unlimited container base throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
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DHL, United Airlines expand services in San Juan
September 16, 2016
United Airlines and DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, announced Thursday several significant growth and expansion initiatives in Puerto Rico.
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Airline, industry vendors descend on P.R. for conference
May 16, 2016
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is kicking off it’s CCMA & Aircraft MRO Conference this week in Puerto Rico, hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and Meet Puerto Rico, and with support from the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO.)
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Carey Int’l renews franchise license in P.R.
February 10, 2016
Carey International, Inc., a provider of chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management, has renewed its Carey franchise agreement in Puerto Rico, the company announced Tuesday.
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TransCita launches program for co-op’s, associations
July 7, 2015
TransCita, a company that provides transportation to health providers, announced the launch of its new program “TransCita Asiste,” directed at all Puerto Rico co-op’s and associations.
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UPS marks 30 years of Puerto Rico operations
July 2, 2015
This year marks UPS’s 30 years of operations in Puerto Rico, where it has achieved sustainable growth and shown a “commitment to service excellence on the island,” company officials announced Wednesday.
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Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport marks 60 years of service
May 29, 2015
Aerostar Airport Holdings, operators of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, on Thursday marked the facility’s 60th anniversary, emphasizing its important role in Puerto Rico’s development, infrastructure and competitiveness.
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