Portmore LED Bus Shelter — Digital Transit Advertising

A premium double-sided LED bus shelter screen in Portmore — Jamaica’s largest planned residential municipality — reaching an estimated 56,000 viewers per day.
YOUR BRAND HERE
PORTMORE
PORTMORE1 1
PORTMORE2

Location Overview

Portmore is Jamaica’s largest planned residential municipality, home to well over 200,000 residents across communities like Greater Portmore, Waterford, Independence City, and Braeton. As a heavily bus-dependent commuter population travels daily between Portmore and Kingston via the Portmore Causeway, bus shelters throughout the municipality see exceptionally high, consistent daily foot traffic and waiting time.

This LED bus shelter screen is a compact, street-level digital installation positioned directly at a bus shelter in Portmore, capturing both waiting commuters and passing traffic in a single placement. Its double-sided design means creative can be shown to both directions of foot and road traffic at once. With an estimated 56,000 viewers per day, this location offers strong, consistent reach well suited to retail, banking and financial services, telecoms, quick-service food, and remittance and financial services brands looking to connect with Portmore’s large daily commuter population.

Site Details

  • Location NamePortmore LED Bus Shelter
  • AreaPortmore, St. Catherine
  • Display Size12' x 9', double-sided
  • Daily Reach~56,000 viewers/day
  • GPS Coordinates17.96297, -76.89674
  • AudiencePortmore bus commuters, Kingston-bound travellers, local residents

Advertising Rates (JMD)

The Portmore LED Bus Shelter offers flexible short and long-term booking, from a one-week tactical burst up to a full 12-month annual commitment. Longer commitments unlock a lower effective monthly rate.

Portmore LED Bus Shelter — 12' x 9', Double-Sided

Full-motion digital LED display, Portmore

TermRate (JMD)
1 Week$30,000.00
2 Weeks$48,000.00
3 Weeks$60,000.00
1 Month$72,000.00 / month
3 Months$66,000.00 / month
6 Months$63,000.00 / month
12 Months$60,000.00 / month

Rates shown are list rates in Jamaican Dollars (JMD) and are typically exclusive of GCT and production costs. As a double-sided display, this location offers exposure to viewers from both directions at a single combined rate. Confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking, as rates are subject to change.

Content Specifications

As a full-motion LED display, submitted creative must meet the following technical requirements to be accepted for rotation. Since this is a double-sided board, note whether you intend to run the same creative on both faces or different creative per direction.

10 sec

Max spot duration

360 x 270

Required resolution

MP4

Video format

JPG

Static format

2

Faces (double-sided)

56K

Est. daily viewers

Tip: bus shelter commuters in Portmore often face a genuine wait for causeway-bound transport, giving this format real dwell time — creative with a bit more detail (an offer, a phone number, or a QR code) has a stronger chance of being read here than at a fast-moving traffic-only location.

Municipal Authority & Permit Process

Outdoor advertising in Portmore falls under the jurisdiction of the Portmore Municipal Council — a distinct local authority from the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, established to govern the municipality of Portmore separately given its scale and rapid growth. The Council maintains its own dedicated outdoor billboard and banner rate schedule and development approval process, administered through its Planning Department and Compliance & Enforcement Department.

As with other municipalities, any billboard, sign, or street furniture advertising structure erected in Portmore requires prior written approval from the Council under the Town and Country Planning Act, with applications reviewed for placement, structural safety, and compliance with the area’s development plan. Bus shelter installations are typically also reviewed for pedestrian safety and compliance with public transport infrastructure standards. Building or erecting a structure without an approved permit can result in a Stop Notice and Enforcement Notice, so confirming permit status is an important step before finalising a booking.

Applying for a billboard permit

For a full walkthrough of the billboard permit approval process in Jamaica — including what documentation is needed and how long approval typically takes — see the dedicated application guide.

Why Advertise at the Portmore LED Bus Shelter

  • High Commuter DependencyPortmore's large population relies heavily on bus transport across the causeway to Kingston, giving bus shelters exceptional daily foot traffic.
  • Strong Daily ReachAn estimated 56,000 daily viewers reflects the heavy commuter volume passing through Portmore's transit network.
  • Double-Sided ValueA single booking captures viewers from both directions of foot and road traffic, effectively doubling exposure per placement.
  • Fast-Growing MarketPortmore is one of Jamaica's largest and fastest-growing residential municipalities, offering strong long-term audience growth potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is this billboard located?

At a bus shelter in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica. GPS coordinates: 17.96297, -76.89674.

Yes. All billboards in Portmore require approval from the Portmore Municipal Council, a separate authority from the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation. See the application guide linked above for the full process.

The 12′ x 9′ display has a face oriented toward each direction, meaning your creative (or two different creatives) is shown to both waiting commuters and traffic approaching from either direction.

The 12′ x 9′ display has a face oriented toward each direction, meaning your creative (or two different creatives) is shown to both waiting commuters and traffic approaching from either direction.

This display can be booked for as little as one week, making it suitable for short, tactical campaigns as well as long-term bookings.

List rates are shown in JMD and are typically exclusive of GCT and any production or installation costs. Confirm final pricing before booking.