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Westfield Bakau commuters call it enough

Charges by commercial vehicle drivers have always been a subject of controversy, especially during the rainy season, when the roads are so ghastly that vehicle owners only venture into certain areas after levying heavy charges on reluctant passengers. But there are some drivers who take advantage of commuters at certain places, come rain or shine.  Double charges are common along these routes: Brikama/Tabokoto, Brikama/Westfield, Westfield/Banjul, and even Westfield/Bakau. Commuters between...

Much Needed Relief for Commuters?

Commuters and schoolchildren will have been delighted to read about the inauguration of the new bus company Unique Transport Company (UTSCO). Transport has long been a serious problem for many people travelling to and from work and school with dreadful stories of crushes at garages and minor injuries. According to information gathered, school children can pay as low as D185 as their monthly fares. Other commuters will pay less than what the normal taxi charge. This kind of competition in the...

Fuel Shortage - A Cause for Concern

Much has been written and said about the recent rise in theprice of petroleum fuel which has, for the past few days, resulted in commutersfacing the terrible conditions especially during rush hours. Recently the Government of The Gambia announced the increasein the pump prices of Super Petrol, Gas Oil and Kerosene. According to the government’s news release, the prices havebeen as follows: Super Petrol from D30.00 to D33.00 per litre; Gas Oil fromD28.00 to D32.00 per litre and Kerosene from...

Thank you, National Road Authority

Editor, Please allow me space in your widely read newspaper to applaud the National Road Authority (NRA) on the recent development currently taking place on our feeder roads, within the Kanifing Municipality. Take for example the Latrikunda German road, right inside Serrekunda Market, heading towards Bundung Highway. These development, if continued without any delay, will contribute towards the social advancement of our dear mother land as it will ease the pressure on our roads by commuters...