Roatán Denies Role in Tourism Transport Fee; IHTT Sets Its Own Rate

Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 22, 2026 · Originally reported September 21, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Roatán's mayor's office denied any part in reports of a L5,000–L5,800 charge on tourist transport operators, saying the Honduran Land Transport Institute (IHTT) called the meeting; an IHTT official said the charge is a L2,800 (about $112) permit fee for drivers to legalize their licenses.

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