Days after the Home Affairs Minister, Robeson Benn announced that a rotation system would be developed for bus operators at the Stabroek area to ease traffic congestion, the United Minibus Union (UMU), Route 42 (Georgetown-Timehri) has implemented a warden system.
Standing (left to right) UMU President Eon Andrews, Inspector Boyce, Sergeant Wickham, two traffic ranks, Pastor Felix Walker and the four minibus wardens
This was done on Saturday at the minibus terminal in Georgetown.
On Saturday, the UMU announced that four wardens – one female, and three males – in uniform will ensure that a rotation system is maintained at the bus park. On Friday, to aid the efforts of the Association, the Brickdam Police Traffic Department presented the Branch Secretary, Pastor Felix Walker, with sanitisers, masks and highlighting straps.
Last week, minibus drivers along with President of the Minibus Association Eon Andrews, vendors, and other stakeholders met with Minister Benn at the Saint Stanislaus College, Georgetown, to discuss issues of road safety and congestion at the Stabroek Market Square.
During the engagement, Minister Benn pointed out that the Ministry will be looking to improve transportation and congestion issues at the Square. Additionally, he said that tents will be placed at minibus parks to facilitate hand sanitising and the issuing of face masks. This is to aid in curbing the spread of COVID-19. The issue of disorder at the minibus parks and touts were also addressed during the meeting. The meeting between the operators, vendors and the Minister stemmed after a walkabout in the city by Benn and Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill. During the walkabout, several issues including congestion, unclean roads and obstruction of traffic were identified. Following the walkabout, both Ministers came to the consensus that the encumbering vendors will be relocated.
