In the South: Drivers and individual Recipients Fear for their Jobs

"This happens all day long. We can do more. This is our livelihood is threatened daily. We appeal to the National Transport Authority (NTA) to exert strict controls and on the routes of the South. "

"We have always suffered from this unfair competition from other vans and minibuses. But for three years, the situation goes from bad to worse, "indignant drivers and receivers in the South. They operate in areas of Mahebourg, Rivière-des-eels-Way Attic. "Our daily revenue that once revolved around Rs 3500 fall every day. Our jobs are under threat! "

Cracking day long, from 7 to 17 hours, drivers would be illegal about fifty. They usually lead the minibus with 15 seats. We made a commitment to the Government to transport students and seniors. It becomes harder to meet our bus at certain times of the day, off peak hours, "they add does.

These individual operators emphasize formerly the National Transport Authority was conducting regular checks in the South. "Unfortunately, these officers controlled the movements a few hours a day. After they left these illegal operators (brown vans) are given free rein, "deplore our interlocutors.

Fearful of losing their jobs if the situation continues to deteriorate, the members of the SBOC demanding urgent action from the authorities: NTA and police. "Apart from biting our customers, these illegal drivers we do not hesitate to utter insults and threats," they add does.

An officer of the NTA, asked about it, indicates that the organization is fully aware of the problem. "The file was sent to work in high places. Sanctions will be taken against any driver who is illegally in the South. The penalties will be strengthened. It is not excluded that these drivers have their minibuses sealed off for a month or more. "Violators are warned.