DPW Deploys Six New VITRAN Plus Vans in First Phase of Fleet Expansion

The Virgin Islands Public Works Department announced in a press release Tuesday the deployment of six new paratransit vans for VITRAN Plus service, marking the first delivery in a long-planned expansion of the territory’s public transportation fleet.

Of the six vehicles placed into service, three are assigned to St. Croix, two to St. Thomas and one to St. John. The delivery represents the first shipment of 12 new paratransit vehicles scheduled to arrive in the U.S. Virgin Islands, according to the press release.

Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel said the deployment follows nearly three years of planning and coordination, the press release stated.

“This is a proud and important moment for VITRAN and for the communities we serve,” Gabriel said. “We have been working toward this goal for nearly three years, and seeing these vehicles finally deployed underscores our commitment to strengthening public transportation across the Territory. For many of our seniors and residents with disabilities, paratransit service is not optional. It is essential.”