Minibus mayhem and other challenges

Apr 11, 2019 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

I travel frequently on the East Coast highway and observed that almost all 44 minibuses have music boxes which are played loudly. However, when they approach police they turn the volume down and as soon as they pass they raise it again. Also, these buses are overloaded especially in the mornings and at lunch time.
The police must inspect these buses and seize the equipment, for the drivers and conductors ignore the pleas of passengers.
Now if a minibus is certified to carry 14/15 passengers, then they cannot carry 14/15 plus the conductor. This will make the number of passengers 15/16. Further, some buses have no conductors so drivers have to collect fares and make change. As a result, they cannot concentrate on their driving, which puts passengers at risk. The Police must ensure that each bus has a conductor.
Also, the median on the East Coast highway is too high. At least, there should be a low cut passageway on the median where a street connects to the highway in each village. This will make it easier for elderly people and physically challenged individuals to cross the highway, especially wheelchair users.
I do hope the authorities concerned can do something tangible to address these issues.
Sincerely yours
Ed Singh

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