Only 65 of the NTC Buses Serve the Island, in the Labor Day

Framework the National Transport Corporation (NTC) told Radio One that only 65 buses will be on the roads, May 1, 2012 to transport passengers. This reduction of the fleet serving the public, this day is the result of the bus hire of the NTC by political parties to convey their supporters to their rallies.

As part of the CNT told Radio One that the Labour Party has reserved 300 buses and the Mauritian Militant Movement in retained 130. But the bus fleet of the NTC stands at just over 500 vehicles.

Unionists were outraged. Jack Bizlall sent a letter to the National Transport Authority (NTA), this Wednesday, April 25, to obtain assurance that the transit service will not be disturbed on May 1. If the body does not respond, legal action will be initiated to bring it to assume its responsibilities regarding the transportation of the traveling public.

" I wrote to the direction of the NTA to ask him to limit the number of buses allocated to political parties on May 1. The NTA should ensure that the transit service has not disrupted. Otherwise, I'll Supreme Court to place the body to its responsibilities , "said Jack Bizlall.

The Consumers' Association of Mauritius (ACIM) found this situation unacceptable. " Less than 10% of the fleet of the NTC to ensure a minimum service offends me. Everybody does not go to meetings, so why allow so many buses to political parties. That the two political blocs take their responsibilities on May 1, if the transport service is disrupted , "says Jayen Chellum Secretary of the association.

The side of the NTA, it is reassuring. " On May 1, all measures have been taken. There will be inspectors in bus stations to ensure the smooth work , "emphasized Chief Inspector Cyril Appa Jala on Radio One.