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Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has called for African unity in building a more robust public transport system to facilitate smoother operations and reduce the burden placed on commuters by transport operators.<\/p>\n
He identified the lack of adequate public transportation systems as a pressing issue in Africa\u2019s transport sector, attributing the challenge to insufficient infrastructure.<\/p>\n
This, he noted, can be addressed through legislation, regulation, and laws, emphasizing their crucial role in preventing transport operators from overburdening commuters with exorbitant fares.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to establish legislation, regulation, and laws to ensure that commuters are not exploited by transport operators. This doesn\u2019t mean transport operators don\u2019t deserve fair compensation, but without regulation, they may overcharge our people,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n
Asiamah made these remarks during an interaction with the press after receiving the \u2018Most Outstanding Innovation in Infrastructure Development\u2019 Award at the 2024 African Public Service Optimum (APSO) Conference & Awards night in Accra on June 5, 2024.<\/p>\n
The event, themed \u201cTransforming Africa through public service professionalism and excellence,\u201d aimed to recognize outstanding public institutions and public servants who have demonstrated excellence in delivering public goods and services.<\/p>\n
It also sought to foster cooperation and working relationships among award-winning institutions and public officials across Africa.<\/p>\n
In attendance were ambassadors, ministers, traditional rulers, and diplomats from across the continent.<\/p>\n
Asiamah further emphasized that unregulated transport operators might exploit passengers, leading to selfish manipulations that drive up the prices of essential goods and services.<\/p>\n
He cited the Matatus (minibus) industry in East Africa as an example, where safety and affordability are significant concerns.<\/p>\n
The minister stressed the need for African governments to strike a balance between allowing transport operators to earn a fair income and protecting commuters from exploitation.<\/p>\n
By implementing laws and strengthening institutions, Africa can build a more robust public transport system, he noted, while acknowledging that not everyone can afford private vehicles.<\/p>\n
This move, Asiamah clarified, is not anti-transport operator but rather a call for empathy and understanding for the continent\u2019s economically vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy prioritizing commuter welfare and safety, Africa can work towards a more equitable and sustainable transportation sector,\u201d he underscored.<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>kasapafmonline.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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