<p>The University of Guyana (UG) and the United Minibus Union-UG Turkeyen Branch (UMU-UGTB) have inked a three-year agreement for the Union to provide mini bus service for staff and students from the Turkeyen campus to Georgetown and the East Coast of Demerara.</p>

<p>The agreement was signed by Registrar of the University Dr Nigel Gravesande and President of the United Minibus Union Mr Eon Andrews.</p>

<p>In a statement, UG said the agreement caters for the provision of the bus service by the 47 registered Route 44 bus drivers who ply the Georgetown/Turkeyen route, from 7:00hrs to 21:30hrs, Monday to Friday, and 7:00hrs to 18:30hrs on Saturdays.</p>

<p>The current fare for that route is $120 per person.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the drivers who ply the Turkeyen to Mahaica route will operate from 16:30hrs to 21:30hrs from Monday to Friday.</p>

<p>The current national fare structure applies to villages along that route.</p>

<p>According to the agreement, the UG-sticker must be prominently displayed on each bus and drivers and conductors are required to wear the t-shirts and caps provided by the Union and adhere to the Code of Conduct agreed to by both parties at the signing.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, buses not registered with the UMU-UGTB will be restricted from entering the campus.</p>

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<p>Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://newsroom.gy/2019/01/11/ug-minibus-union-ink-agreement/">https://newsroom.gy/2019/01/11/ug-minibus-union-ink-agreement/</a></p>
