Most Belizeans travel by bus as their main form of transportation. In the large towns and cities, such as Belize City, there are bus terminals. In smaller places, there are bus stops. However, the most common way of catching a bus is by flagging it down on the road. On the Northern and Western Highways, bus service is more frequent than on smaller highways and other roads. In some locations, like small towns, buses may run only once a day. Buses are classified as either Regular runs (usual prices) or Express runs (faster, for slightly higher prices). Many buses are old Greyhounds or school buses, although newer express buses travel the two main highways.
A new zoning system was implemented on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Accordingly, the country is divided into zones: Northern (highway/rural), Southern (highway/rural), Western (highway/rural). Bus providers are restricted to assigned zones:
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Buses that can operate on the highway in the Southern Zone are: James Bus Line, Usher Bus Line, G-Line Service.
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Buses that can operate in the rural areas of the Southern Zone are: Chen Bus Line, Yascal Bus Line, Smith Bus Line, Richie Bus Line, Martinez Bus Line, Williams Bus Line, Radiance Ritchie Bus Line, Polanco Bus Line.
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Buses that can operate on the highway in the Western Zone are: National Transportation Services Limited, Guerra¡¯s Bus Service, D and E, Shaw Bus Service, Belize Bus Owner¡¯s Cooperatives (B.B.O.C.).
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There was no change in the runs in the Western Zone¡¯s rural area at this time. The Northern Zone bus runs continue as they are at this time, with the exception of the Ladyville Shuttle Service which will now be provided by Skai¡¯s Bus Line, Flores Bus Service and Ramos Bus Service.
Magical 6 Day Belize Vacation
ATM ( underground expedition ) & Snorkel with Shark & Jungle Zip Line & Cave Tubing & Wildlife Cruise & Lamanai--
6 Day /
5 Night All-Inclusive
US $849 pp
Roundtrip Airport or Belize City
Terminal transfer , 5 nights double occupancy, 14
meals Tours includes
ATM; Underground Expedition, Jungle Zip Line and Cave Tubing & Hol Chan Marine
Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel ,
Wildlife River Cruise and Lamanai Maya Ruin, Belize Zoo
& Eco-Village Tour.
