Taxi in Jamaica. Public Transport in Jamaica. Getting around Jamaica on a BUDGET.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

IMPORTANT: UPDATE 14 June 2021: there is now work going on with UBER trying to come to Jamaica, but they still require additional licensing, so the operation is not properly set up yet. Some drivers began working for Uber in Kingston, Jamaica, even though they don't have the legal right to do so yet. NB: Some of the footage was filmed before covid pandemic. Note: there are various restrictions to using public transport in Jamaica during covid, please check with your hotel/host about the upto date rules. Thank you for watching!

[@alfonsolucas6908]

Instablaster...

[@standard977]

Heii. Do you knwo how much is privat transport from Montego Bay airport to ocho rios?

[@RacquelNM]

Irina, you 👏🏾did 👏🏾not👏🏾come👏🏾to👏🏾play! Can I tell you, I am so excited, impressed, and mostly relieved that someone is finally making informative videos like this about Jamaica! All of your videos I’ve watched seems to be well researched and filled with relevant info for those of us overseas. I appreciate these detailed videos because they provide SO MUCH value. And can we talk about your branding!! All your videos are crisp, attractive, and cohesive! The graphics, the aerial shots, the editing - everything is on point. This is quickly becoming my go-to channel for info on JA. Sorry for all the excitement; I just get so happy when I see someone with valuable content do such a good job with packaging it all together for us to consume. Kudos to you Irina, for creating a much needed channel like this!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Oh, thank you so much for all the kind words! This support is really appreciated! Glad the videos are helpful! That's the goal of this channel! 🙏❤️

[@yanikeonpurpose]

Sis. When mi tell yuh seh di video dem BADDD!!! It’s like a whole documentary fit for TV. Miss Irene out here showing other KZbinrs how fi up dem game. 🤣🤣🤣 She created a whole league by herself. White & none English speaking. Imagine

[@upgradeyourconsciousness747]

You said it for both of us sister. I live in the US and after watching Irene's videos I am so homesick, now I want to go back home.

[@Grenadier1976]

@@upgradeyourconsciousness747I’m going in October. And bringing an American friend along as well. Irina sold us both. 😁👍🏽🇯🇲

[@gudlukadventures4785]

I'M A BIT SHAME TO SAY THIS BUT I HAVE TO... YOU ARE THE BEST JAMAICAN BLOGGER ON KZbin.. YES I SAID IT.. JAMAICAN.. YOU HAVE MORE THAN EARN THAT RIGHT.. BIG UP YUH SELF EMPRESS IRENE

[@roygarrick6989]

I TOTALLY AGREED. I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@4surecovergirl]

💯...Irina is absolutely amazing💛💚... I just love her content #veryinformative✅

[@danebeexher4399]

It's the truth still

[@jjackson5558]

My wife and I have been to Jamaica on several occasions and did the normal tourist stuff...This is by far one of the most comprehensive and information filled youtube series on really getting to know this beautiful island...The Jamaican Tourist Board should be paying her for this content.

[@gbb82]

When I was growing up in Jamaica, I rode on everything to high school: Big bus, minivan, cars, dump truck, cane truck. We were in the back of truck with cooking gas cylinders coming from school and the driver was going so fast one of cylinders slammed into the side of the truck and broke the top off, releasing gas everywhere. All the men managed to “hop off” the driving truck, but we were kids so we huddled down in a corner of the truck. Eventually the truck stopped and they removed the cylinder from the truck. These days, I can’t ride minibus and taxis anymore. It’s my own private transport and Knutsford Express for me. Me put in mi time. One thing though, when I am back in Jamaica and driving my car, I don’t leave anyone on the road. Anyone stop me for a drive, I pick them up.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🙏👍

[@originalfoxylady4520]

... same here; BUT, I will NOT be picking up anyone and give a ride - though, I've picked up woman with baby walking in sun.

[@winstoncaarons4657]

Irena it’s obvious that you are comfortable with the locals......and they return the love

[@dreviews7718]

Let me set this straight! In Jamaica we don't say "Hitch Hiking" when it comes to stopping a vehicle in the middle of no where for a free ride. We call it "Bum Ride" lol! 😂😂

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! I haven't heard this expression until I made this video, lol!

[@kwacou4279]

I'm Jamaican and I say thumb a ride. I've never heard anyone say bum a ride. I do hear that in the states.

[@dreviews7718]

@@kwacou4279 Your not a true Jamaican if it's the first your hearing Bum Ride.

[@kwacou4279]

@@dreviews7718 I most certainly am. Residing here as well. Maybe it's a more recent thing. Haven't ridden public anything in 20yrs.

[@MoAli-wm4of]

@@kwacou4279 let em know how you riding my guy ... no standin on the side of the road for you .. big body vehicles only !!!

[@karivettec9835]

I learned the hard way on my first trip to Jamaica 🤭. This video is so on point, will help so many. Really like your videos Irie, and how into depth you go! My sister and I learned how getting around works by talking to the locals, they are so nice and helpful. Just be respectfull and dont be so darn cheap! Love Jamaica, its so beatiful and its people💚 Have a great random conversation and enjoy. On the second trip i traveled by myself, had "uncle" Devon drive me everywhere (he stays near Margarita Ville in Mentego). Super trust worthy! Went hicking at Blue Mountain, visited blue hole. Then got real brave, rented a car and drove to Port Antonio by myself 😍. So so beatiful! So much to explore, its safer than California or Mexico, where i am from. Get out of those darn resorts and make some good friends 🙋🏽‍♀️. Cant wait to go back! Love from San Francisco 💗

[@leonnox901]

Hi Irie, you will do well in Jamaica because you learn to adapt the culture and understanding of people. Another good video keep going Girl.🇯🇲🇬🇧🇩🇪💯💯

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for the support! The people are wonderful, so easy to adapt for me :)))) ❤️

[@lesstalk9287]

You delivered as usual. I think this is important information for anybody traveling outside of the resorts. This will give visitors the confidence and knowledge to experience the real Jamaica. The locals get the well needed support of the tourists dollar. You have a proper understanding of the steps needed to tap into the full potential of the tourism market. Thanks again Irina for putting passion into what you do.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! Glad you like the videos! Yes, working on providing the info! I hope you liked the coverage by Derrick as well!

[@lesstalk9287]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Derrick did a fantastic job. Can you do a video about the Ukraine please. My best friend while I lived in Montreal was from the Ukraine. He is one of the most gifted and interesting idivisual, I have ever met. Sadly he and his twin brother are no longer with us. He used to tell me about Kiev, even though he left there as a child.

[@TheAmorchef]

This was great. As one who travels in Jamaica it took me a bit to understand their system. One thing that I believe was missing was how the depots work. I traveled from Negril to Port Antonio in about four hours. I was lucky to jump from one minibus to another at the depots in Lucea, Mo'Bay and Ochie. Actually beat the Knutsford by 15 minutes...you meet so many great people. And the conductors are a hoot. When I stay in Mo'Bay I have a local MAXI fellow who takes me about when I need him. He is busy but we arrange during slow times. His name is Oneil. There is a taxi spot outside MargaritaVille on the Hip Stip. Many great drivers there...once this plague thing is under control I am back to JA... Blessings

[@kingnaldo4058]

*Good Mawning🌄 Irie Irina* I think I'm becoming an obsessive addict for your videos. So I'm now seeing a shrink once a week to keep my sanity 🙃 *Great Addictive Content* 👌

[@iamisaidi]

Safety is always my first choice when choosing transportation. Another great informative topic.

[@lennonharris4837]

The Hitch Hicking (which we call Bum ride) was popular in the 70s and 80s but since the transportation system has become more main stream it has become less popular especially in the rural parts.

[@debbiebryant1034]

Hi Irie, Wonderful info,just to let you know Knutsford Express coach, no longer pick up at Island Village Ochi,they have their own premises at Draxhall,so if your viewers need to get back into Ochi town they will need to take a taxi which is about 10 - 13 mins ride. I love your blogs, and I find them ver informative please carry on.

[@kevroyt1]

I’m a Jamaican living over seas and I learned a lot on this channel than I did anywhere else 👍🏽

[@dreviews7718]

In Kingston, Portmore, St. Catherine and Spanish Town you have Shuttle Taxi. This type of taxi you charter from point A to point B. You pay a flat rate/ per Kilometers. You only pay for the journey not by the passenger head. Just check the local directory in Kingston, St. Andrew or St. Catherine. I recommend Nice an Easy Taxi Shuttle Service base in Portmore, St. Catherine. 💯

[@cruzdiyandmore3227]

Thanks for sharing...I am a Jamaican and I have learnt a lot from this...

[@noreensamuels8638]

😀😀Interesting, you just brought back a lot of my childhood memories.

[@normalegister3786]

Another excellent informative video. It reminded me of all the adventures I had with transport in jamaica as a visitor over the last 20 years when I was much younger. I've used route taxis, ( where there was no windows and the bottom of the taxi was so rusty you could see the tarmac) mini buses, chartered mini buses and cars sat in the back of pick up trucks delivering furniture.. I have also given lifts to locals and tourists hitch hikers. These days I hire a car and do my own driving for convenience.

[@Bashmentshi]

I remember I use to hitchhike with my aunty and my brother as a little girl. I can’t remember what part of Kingston we were but I do remember it was always after church we would hitchhike to the Ferry so we could go to Port Royal on a Sunday’s

[@napturallyyours70]

Irina you've out down yourself this time! An exceptionally informative video!

[@nadinebeckford3340]

Am happy for these videos. You give the tourist the understanding of how to go out there and mingle with the locals. Many don't know that when the tourist dollar reach the locals we only get the trickle down effect. If they mingle more with us they will find that Jamaicans are warm and are ready to share. Locals will benefit more this way from tourism.

[@petergeorgesmith6064]

Wow, I am Jamaican, and this is the first time I am understanding the rhyme and reason behind these forms of public transportation. Absolutely informative, and is making me understand so much more about my country! Thank you for all your videos!

[@oralgraham6628]

You are the best 👌 💯 you put a different light on ja 👏👏💯

[@altonwoods2298]

This was the most informative resource I've found on transportation in Jamaica! Thank you!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@leroysameul6377]

Your channel are so entertaining and i like how you are spreading the love when are you going to smoke on air 😄😄😄

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Sorry, what do you mean by "smoke on air"?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

​@powertoolfreak @leroy Sameul oooh, I see 😂I can't smoke ganja... I'm allergic to it 😳I'm ok when others are smoking though, as long as it's outside

[@Ubetterworkblog]

Derrick is a wealth of information 👏🏽😀. I like that you've been all over the island & now spreading your knowledge & experiences. Lovely review you left on Chucky's Ital villa airbnb by the way 🇯🇲

[@alanasalandy6482]

Where am I get Derrick information

[@ilenaatwork3798]

You know IRINA, your doing a good.....no, Great job if other Jamaicans are validating what your content and accurate info-sharing is all about. I love the support they give. For me, It makes you more trustworthy to listen to, really! You got a great thing going on here, girlfriend! You should be proud, keep up the good work, and thank you for all the time & effort you spend creating each video, I appreciate it soooo much!!!

[@ReRefromtheBurg]

I’m here! From ATL to Kingston! In New Kingston, surviving with your videos and my Pittsburgh street sense but day 5 so far so good I’ll be here for a month and I hope to meet ya! I needed this video!!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! :)

[@romariofrancis9787]

To get around in Kingston you can use either ontime taxi service or city guide.

[@ReRefromtheBurg]

romario francis thank you!

[@romariofrancis9787]

@@ReRefromtheBurg no problem. Stay safe and keep dry.

[@giovaughnwilson5926]

New Kingston is so nice, pity downtown can't be developed to match, partly because of earthquakes mostly because of the ppl and the reputation

[@jahnamejah7539]

Irina you are so adventurous riding in the back of a dump truck 😁😄😎. I just love your spirit girl 👍👍👍 another Super video peace

[@yardmanvibes3559]

I am so happy that you have found your home in jamaica and you feel at home there with your family. Jamaica is a beautiful Island filled with wonderful people inspite of its problems.....I miss jamaica the land of my birth

[@ilenaatwork3798]

The "Jamaican ANGEL" has struck again!!! Another 🔥🔥🔥 video for the serious Jamaican traveler! I can't tell you how much this helps me as I plan to visit EVERY parish on the island. Derrick is "THE MAN"!!! (another angel) he is very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the differences of transports, THANKS DERRICK! I look forward to riding with you soon. Irina how can I reach you personally??? WhatsApp?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Hi Ilena, thank you! ❤️ Yes, whatsapp works! Or you can email me! [e-mail]

[@nofran879]

Another great and informative presentation.

[@piledriver38]

I feel good when I watch these videos. Thanks....☺️

[@philbeck1699]

There are also motorcycle taxis in some very hilly rural areas...Westmoreland. The cyclist will carry from one to three people down to the main road or town.

[@precious2323]

Phenomenal information ty

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! :)

[@lennoxdressikie15]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE Thank you and your family for what you are doing for Jamaica! I am a Jamaican living in New York, USA. LOVE YOUR ACTION!

[@live.life.on.purpose]

Bravo! Your channel is fantastic I love learning about Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@4surecovergirl]

Another awesome vlog💯...Irina, you are AMAZING!!❤💛💚 #OneLove #Jamaica #MyIslandHome

[@africarain8294]

Thank you for another great video you doing a great job

[@Aniar_bkwds]

Lol!! Route taxis are called dollar vans in Brooklyn NY. Love it! Great video as usual 👌 🥰

[@wentyabarrett8966]

Funny that many of our fellow Jamaican wouldn't even bother to stop and give them a lift. I have seen it. But there's always a few good ones out there. Another well put together video...thank you.

[@raymundofantastico]

Lots of people will be fascinated by your amazing videos on our BEAUTIFUL & MAGNIFICENT country!!! Lots of Jamaicans do not realize that the word "Route" is the common French word for "Road" and that sound of "ou" is "ou" in French (I am teacher and speaker of foreign languages myself). I remember once (in the morning, by the street, in front of a pharmacy) telling an illegitimate taxi man that what he was doing was wrong (driving a car with a white license plate instead of a red one) and his eyes started to bulge in anxiety (while gazing at me) and he eventually became speechless. Fortunately he was caught by the police driving people in that same due to his resistance and persistence. He once saw me again and cussed me out for no reason (he was both angry and sick).

[@peleb22]

It would be interesting to hear your hubby's take on this whole experience. He seems so calm.👊🏿💪🏿💕 Keep the love for Jamaican coming. You are the best!

[@tyreserichards2777]

Irie once again you have done it thanks for the information I actually new about all the taxi systems before but is still nice to have that refreshing updates thank you once again and keep up the good work may God bless you 🌹🥇🔥

[@sheisroyal78]

Another good video. I like the fact that you do your research for each videos. It would be so easy to just regurgitate what everyone else is saying.

[@suebell1212]

Love your videos!!! As a Jamaican overseas, I migrated over 30 years ago and even I have visited a few times over years, I often stay at the resorts, however watching your videos have really enlightened me, and more so since I’ve been thinking of returning home. 🙏🇯🇲

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Hi Irie, good day, just viewing this vlog, it is very informative, did not know the difference between the Taxis and the Route of travel. Fancy that, it took you travelling all the way from Ukraine to Jamaica to teach us about Route Taxis. Keep up the good work.

[@ralstonhaley3161]

Great video Irina. That blue mountain trip is on my to do list. I can’t wait to visit next year. I have so many things that I have not done(in Jamaica) and so many places to visit. Keep the videos coming. I love them.

[@vikingv2000]

Quality video again. We need more

[@romariofrancis9787]

Love your vids 🔥 Them taxi men tho whew

[@oissemarsh4818]

Always good seeing you irie love your vlog very much

[@paradiseland2512]

Irie I have to big up your husband too bc he is well supportive and enjoy my little island Too Oooooops I should say ours bc u r a big asset I crowned u an official Jamaica representative Me na wait pon de government FE do it Lol

[@wide-eyedwonderer4524]

Many Jamaicans pronounce: route like root. The way how he pronounces route sounds like American English language culture.

[@karenrainford9192]

Hi Irina, another awesome and informative video. Stay blessed!

[@merrildavis9590]

Love your videos , watching from coralsprings fl

[@rthomas5986]

Interesting, even though I already knew a lot of this, you gave thorough information for those who are not aware.

[@noelducran6730]

Derrick did a great job explaining the system! Thank you.

[@drewski1441]

Thanks for this video Irina..👌

[@jessicaloisturner]

Been to JA so many times - but the many methods of transport have always mystified me (always rent a car since have kids), despite my JA husband who used to run taxi . You've outlined the systems and options so clearly - I really appreciate this one!

[@glencampbell6217]

morning ire how are you and the family doing today... i really enjoy your videos.. i one heard someone say that you should be working for the jamaica tourist board and i totally agree.. your content is truly amazing .. very educational .. please keep up the good work and i must say that your channel is one of the reason why i will be relocating to your country.. i would reall appreciate your help in pointing me in the right direction... i would like to get in touch with you via email to make the first step.. stay safe stay strong and be bless.. more life peace

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you, Glen! Sure, you can contact me via email [e-mail]. Talk soon!

[@ilenaatwork3798]

Yes, that was me who spoke about getting a job with the tourism council! Isn't she great for that position!!! I love that she does her homework to bring us the best information.

[@winstontownsend2516]

The award winning iriethis this how u do it.

[@samrichman1145]

Bigup yrself irie with interested vlog wow👌🏿,irie thks again Jamaican made there own Rules something 🤷‍♂️.... thks irie bless up yrself 🙏🏿

[@CIRCLEOF4TRESS]

Very good educational video. The absence of address numbers took me off guard 😀.

[@Weislawa]

Bigup yuhself Irie!!! Anodda Excellent video!! And Bigup Derrick to!! Mi Really Appreciate oonu!!

[@chiron2620]

Knutsford is the best way to get from city to city, airport to airport. Cheap, safe,comfortable, clean, and air conditioned buses.👍👍👍👍Much less expensive than any taxis. But make your reservation in advance. They fill up fast at certain times.

[@yanikeonpurpose]

Lady you are a real asset to Jamaica. And I have a feeling this is only the beginning of the work you’ll do ☺️

[@vivianwilliams930]

I born here but you have more knowledge than me who born here,love your program it different from hill&gully ride

[@saffylew]

Irina, this video was amazing. I am Jamaican by heritage and from London and I learned a lot from you and Derek. I am making the trip to JA this week and this has filled me with confidence.

[@sir.7421]

Wow I actually enjoyed this video, it was so informative, I did not think A video about transportation in beautiful Jamaica would’ve caught my interest that much 😂 this was such a cool video

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! Many people didn't give it a try, thinking it would be boring I guess! I should rename it, hmmm 🤔😅

[@SunnyGhandle]

This is great! I don’t know if you will, but are you be able to also include the GBP rates too. As a lot of British people watch you videos and wish travel to jamaica.

[@danebeexher4399]

15:06 samething with calling 911 or an other emergency numbers it would be best if you can get the phone number for the specific fire station, police station, Hospital and etcetera

[@heathermoore1499]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@sagarysaga]

nice video, i'm from kingston but now reside in montego bay love your videos

[@Spele10]

Irina, Once again I enjoyed this video. I will copy this comment to a text editor so I can just paste in in the comment of your next video as I have enjoyed every video of yours that I have seen. Ok about to watch your Back River safari video.

[@freedomr4031]

Thank you to ALL taxi and bus drivers! be safe.

[@johnroberts1210]

Excellent ty for ur information born Jamaican living in USA will check this out nxt visit u are such a wonderful lady

[@eleanor4482]

Another informative video. Thanks for sharing.🇯🇲😎

[@mikeygits82]

Irie!!! My favorite Vlogger. Blessings to you and your family. Another great video. I am happy you live in Jamaica

[@simoneseiami5938]

That is really helping. It is not easy to understand which and how? Here one can really understand like a local. Knutsford is a very comfortable and a modern Bus line. But for the short distances and all day rides it was confusing to me, too. Plus I want to travel like locals, which I can do now. I understood the main things to know and it makes me feel much more comfortable, now that I know how I can move around far or distant destinations. Very usefull information, well structured! You juat know cause you did it yourselve.Great job again, Irie !

[@rl6282]

I'm addicted to your videos ❤️

[@eslinemills5375]

Another great informative video Irina, thank you.

[@jenniferkelly7356]

Very informative video, Irie. Thank you. One love 💖

[@MunchieAGoogleUser]

Another great video. Great information. Well done.

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Hey I’ve just subscribed and love what I’ve seen on your channel so far .. your doing a great job w the content .. keep up the good work, your channel will surely do well!!!

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much and Welcome! :)

[@sensi37]

I'm heading to Jamaica next month Montego Bay not my first time however this was so so needed to know informative because I like to take the taxes but I don't understand the running's too well and this explained it so well I'm so happy you did this

[@kennethritchie2166]

You never mentioned about the dispatch taxis where you can get your own Taxi for example on-time taxi radio dispatched just call them and they will come and pick you up mainly in Kingston and Montego Bay

[@pamelacampbell4678]

Valuable knowledge.

[@curioustravella9023]

Your channel is so important to our country. Ukraine has given us a gem. You are a Jamaican now, remember, next time you visit Ukraine you are a tourist. lol

[@roygarrick6989]

Dwl

[@bunnyveena8292]

This is another awesome video. This is good stuff. I had no idea! How the taxi system worked and the differences between them. Awesome!

[@ermaetheridge8815]

I love you Irena,i love your drive. I always love looking at your videos.nice one.

[@ShadowHane]

AMAZING. As usual your videos are informative, educational and on point. You NEED an international stage/exposure so these videos can get the recognition they deserve. Since you touched transportation and on a budget i assume food is going to be the next thing since most tourists were under the impression everything here is expensive. Which they are not wrong everything in "tourist areas" are expensive. Once you leave there it getting surprisingly cheaper. If only people knew route taxis take care of their passengers especially if your a tourist. Also helpful suggestion be careful of halfway tree and downtown those areas although highly popluated is full of pickpockets and thieves. So when walking with you camera out be careful. Its also one of the reasons people don't like using technology in those areas attracts unwanted attention. Not saying its all bad in those areas don't get me wrong.

[@eileenwatt8283]

You forgot the " market buses ". They bring people from country to various markets to sell their produce. You have to do a video on market vendors. Follow them from the fields to the market. Go to rural Jamaica to see .

[@KirlySuesKitchen]

When in Jamaica I often take the route taxis and buy an extra seat so I don’t have to up squeeze next to another passenger - it’s a really cheap way to travel around

[@gretchenmaming2922]

Hi Irina i always watching your videos. I want to have idea coz I'm planning to visit my jamaican boyfriend next year. and planning to live in Jamaica on my 2nd visit. Hope to meet you next year..❤

[@Lava_splash]

Interesting! I always thought the way the driver said it was the American way of saying it. Coz I pronounce route identical to root.

[@ckingwhyte1931]

This was very informational

[@pattycakesjamaicayardie1152]

Awesome Irina. I really enjoy all your fun informative videos.

[@lionheadlionhead7849]

Great video 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@culturetony747]

Love the all around quality of ur Videos bless up!

[@jsnmad]

@Jamaica with Irie. Waiting for you to post that video on salaries ... to add to the "Cost of Living" series