PPV operators will have to wait longer for 16% fare hike, says Vaz Despite sharply rising fuel prices as a result of the ongoing war in the Middle East, operators of public passenger vehicles (PPV) in Jamaica will have to wait a while longer before being granted an outstanding 16 per cent fare adjustment. Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz spoke to the issue on Tuesday during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. PPV operators have been clamouring for a fare increase since fuel prices started climbing following the February 28 attack on Iran by the United States and Israel.