Begoro, May 02, GNA - Drivers at Begoro have complained that, the introduction of the Metro Mass transport buses to the town has put them out of business and made them poor.
As a result, the drivers have appealed to the Ministry of Transportation to reduce the number of buses from four to two as is being operated in other towns in the Eastern Region.
Making the appeal at the annual general meeting of the Drivers Union at Begoro on Sunday, the drivers complained that since the introduction of the Metro Mass Transport buses to Begoro, most of them drive their vehicles to the station at dawn and return home empty due to lack of passengers to patronize their vehicles. They said the situation has made livelihood difficult for them and their families.
They have therefore appealed to the authorities concerned to address their plight and reduce the number of buses in the town to enable them to operate at least one trip daily to fend for themselves and their families.
They also appealed to the authorities concern to remove the road ramps at Adjeikrom to prevent accidents.
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