Taiwan backs National Bus Company fleet upgrade amid operator demands

Taiwan is supporting investment in new buses for the National Bus Company. This plan includes twenty-four electric buses and solar-powered charging stations, which the government says will improve service reliability and affordability. However, the Belize Bus Association is demanding independent audits of the National Bus Company’s finances and business plan before the Public Transportation Investment Bill 2026 moves forward.

The government argues that the investments are necessary to address decades of unreliable service, overcrowding, and aging buses. The Belize Bus Association is also requesting that the government provide tax and duty concessions to every qualified operator, not only the National Bus Company.

Louis Zabaneh outlined paths for independent operators to join the National Bus Company in May 2026.