Crowd build-up during rush hours at speedboat stellings

Dear Editor,
Since the world became aware of COVID-19, we all witnessed the devastating effects. We watched with anticipation as different countries attempted to introduce various methods to combat it. Whilst there’s been some success stories, a few countries are failing miserably. Whilst we depend heavily on leaders for guidance, measures being put in place are not being considered properly and it’s telling on us heavily. In Guyana, our infection and death count seem to be increasing and whilst we are fearfully monitoring it, various reasons exist that causes us to venture outside into the danger zone.
Editor, one of the most effective methods is avoiding gatherings and the Demerara Speedboat Association has come up with a method that causes me to question the sanity of the decision-maker/makers of this feeble idea. They have chosen to reduce the boats working to half daily, causing them to have to work one day and stay home the next day, whilst the other boats are working. Because of that, it is causing a tremendous amount of crowd to build up during the rush hours. Commuters are forced to wait, building in large numbers before going to stand at the loading area again and then boarding the boat, which makes it two times people have to gather in large numbers before boarding the boats. Because of the reduction of boats, during the rush hours (morning and afternoon), there aren’t enough boats to accommodate the commuters, and if the decision-makers are monitoring this madness, they would see the dangers they are putting themselves in. Wouldn’t it be better if they had allowed all the boats to work during the rush hours and continue with the rotary schedule instead of endangering people’s lives?

Sincerely,
Sahadeo Bates