Number 56 Minibus Association moves to enforce code of conduct

The Number 56 Minibus Association has moved one step closer towards impending the code of conduct which governs the way operators in the industry function.

On Monday, operators plying the Number 56 (Rosignol/New Amsterdam) route got themselves uniformed.
According to the association’s President, Dennis Chesney, the Number 56 Minibus Association is very close to implementing all of the requirements stipulated in the code of conduct implemented by the United Minibus Association.
The code of conduct for minibus operators has been approved by both the Business Ministry and the United Minibus Union.
The piece of document, which would seek to guide and monitor the behaviour of minibus operators, takes immediate effect.
Among the areas which will be addressed are the operators’ mode of dress, language and behaviour. This means that operators will not be allowed to wear inappropriate clothing exposing themselves, use indecent language, and treat passengers in a hostile manner.
In fact, operators will now be mandated to wear a uniform, along with an identification badge, which should include the name of the organisation of association.
Chesney said on Wednesday that they are very close to achieving this requirement.
“I think every group of buses should form themselves into an association themselves in order, because a lot of people are traveling and you want discipline and an orderly system not this wayward, rushing, talking, and pulling system. We have a system that we load one at a time and I think that system should be applied to all buses,” he told this publication.
The 49 buses in the association have formed themselves into seven groups and only four are allowed to work each day. This means that operators would only work four days per week – a system that prevents chaos and ensures an equal playing field for members.
Meanwhile, President of the United Minibus Union Eon Andrews said the code of conduct requires that transportation service providers be uniformed.
“Because uniformity indicates order. There is too much indiscipline and disorder in our country and we have to start somewhere. It started in Bartica and UG. I always knew that this country-based bus services always confirm to things. I am glad to be here at engine oil capacity because I’m also a member of the Road Service Council”.
He said, in his opinion, the Number 56 Minibus Association is on good footing for future development.