Okay this is no joke! People ride in truck backs in the most UNSAFE ways in Jamaica! I often get stuck behind or end up passing vehicles like these on the roads and marvel at how they put their lives in the hands of fate.

I followed these guys for quite a ways between Ochi and Montego Bay. Once we got stuck behind them at the red light they realized I was taking pictures and started waving.

This next one had me in complete awe. I couldn’t believe this because we were driving about 130 kph and this truck was moving almost as fast as us. And check it out, the guy in the back seems to just be chillin out eating his lunch or something!

I have seen SO many more like this but can’t seem to pull out my camera fast enough, so I searched the internet to see what I could find. I think this one was the most ridiculous one I could pull up in a search. The caption read “I can’t imagine…..” Seems it wasn’t taken in Jamaica but you get the idea.

And there you have it! Anything goes…even if risking your life! I have ridden in the back seat of a car with 5 Jamaicans before. I’ve also seen them climb out the trunks of taxi’s when they get dropped off. I guess when you need to get somewhere you just do it however you can!

I met Damian through a close friend who used to live in Jamaica, and he’s been absolutely reliable transportation for me ever since.  The first time we met, my airport transfer from Montego Bay was arranged through this friend and it was Damian who picked us up.  The first thing I noticed was his really nice ride, a brand new Honda…looks like a cross between a car and a van.  Tons of space inside for 4 passengers and plenty of baggage in the back.

Me & Damian at Ultimate Jerk centre.

Damian has taken me from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios, and from Kingston to Runaway Bay.  Always on time and he even came to Kingston on super short notice, which was no small feat because he lives at least 2 hours from there!  Just last week on the ride from Kingston he was telling me he’ll tour anyone island-wide, to any town or attraction you want.  He’s even toured a fair amount of famous people like Will Smith!  But he knows his way around and doesn’t hesitate to tell you everything about everything you’re seeing on the way.

In this next picture we were just outside of Spanish Town and he made a quick stop on the road to buy us some Jackfruit.  I’d never tried it before and he wanted us to try his favorite snack.  He bought 2 bags, one to eat on the road and one to eat later.

I asked him if I could do this post for him and of course he said yes.  So if you’re planning a trip to Jamaica and you’re looking for safe, reliable and friendly transportation to where ever you need to be, you can definitely connect with him and make arrangements.  Tell him you saw this post!  It’ll make him happy.

You can call Damian at 1-876-382-6046 to arrange your Jamaica transportation.  He’s more than happy to do it!

We have a winner, by most votes, for the JAMAICA TRANSPORTATION photo contest! This submission was entered by E-Jam Jobs – Yvonne Russell.

Yvonne Russell is the person behind E-JAM JOBS and the winner of this month’s photo contest; photography is her passion. “Jamaica is a photographer’s dream – a tropical paradise. I am humbled by the simplicity and innocence of the country lifestyle; marveled by the attractive backdrop of our lush mountains; the rivers, sunsets, sunrises, beaches, the flavor of our people and our succulent foods”.

Check out her website and experience all sides of Jamaica – www.picturejamaica.com

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