Universal Contract School Bus Owners Association: Unfair Competition from Non-Sanctioned; Minister Bachoo is Called to Rescue

11 years, 5 months ago - 31 May 2013, The Défi Media Group

Unfair competition from brown vans continues. The Universal Contract School Bus Owners Association has sounded alarm and denounced the police and the National Transport Authority (NTA) pretend not to see. It calls for the intervention of the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Transportation, Anil Bachoo in order to improve their services.

They do not understand how vans and private buses arrive to operate freely under the noses of police and officers of the NTA. This, without being fined.

"They have the same kinds of license plates than ours, they show the badge School Bus, they practice cheaper price but they do not have a license so that we we have proper license. as well as coaches with their identification. NTA wants nothing to do for us. I make an appeal to the Minister concerned ", says Norbert Balisson, president of the association.

In addition, members of this association want to bring more light on the problem of coaches, "We are losing. Accompanying often we let go after a while because according to their badges, they are independent.

A 'credit union'

It is hoped that the NTA makes their use badges that require them to remain attach to each owner who pays for obtaining ", does he understand. It is the owner who pays for medical tests, the certificate of morality and the Rs 600 registration fee, but when the card is delivered it is the name of the attendant, who, he is free to work with the owner of his choice.

This association is in the heart of the future owners of school buses. The association has created a "credit union" for 850 owners, an account at the MPCB is already open and relies on an annual contribution of Rs 300 per owner. This money should go to them if you need a loan or to pay for a lawyer.

The association will soon organize a general meeting in the city of Curepipe and relies on the presence of the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Transportation, Anil Bachoo. This, so that it reveals his plans for the future. At the same time, they will create a network with other owners to better coordinate operations in each region. However, as revealed President, "our main goal is to negotiate the contract free school bus across the island, granted to public transport. We are professionals who can ensure the proper management of these children."