A video has surfaced of the KMA task force disciplining a Trotro mate and his driver.
According to reports, the confrontation stems from the driver and the mate creating false scarcity and overpricing transport fares in Kumasi.
In the viral video, the KMA task force stormed the trotro, exchanging blows with a trotro mate and driver over.
A netizen who shared the video stated, “Just In: Presumed ‘Aban’ KMA task force officer disciplines Trotro mate and his driver for creating false scarcity and overpricing transport fares in Kumasi”.
“They were charging GH₵15 from Kejetia to Macro. The officers told them the fare was too high and that since the approved rate is GH₵3.70p, they could at least charge GH₵5,” the eyewitness recounted.
“When the driver and his mate refused to reduce the fare, one officer entered the vehicle and asked passengers to get down. Those in the front seat got off, and the officer sat there to prevent the driver from moving,” the eyewitness added.
“As more passengers began to leave, the driver became angry and punched the officer, who retaliated. Another officer then joined in and started beating both the driver and his mate,” the eyewitness narrated.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the news stated, “They should reduce their source of income, is it the only troski there? The current leaders in power are affecting the business of the citizens without creating jobs or finding good solutions.
Next campaign will be interesting”.
Another netizen stated, “They will later call the youth lazy if they don’t work, but see as these fools are beating them for work and taking honest fares”.
“U will see some people supporting these trotro drivers, but when it’s abt game boys di3 they will be calling for their head .. Is Kalabuley also not fraud? I support the task force paaa”, another netizen wrote.
Meanwhile, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, has assured Ghanaians that the government is aware of the transport crisis and steps are being taken to address the situation.
Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on Friday, January 16, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang recognised the difficulties currently faced by commuters.
The Vice President stated, “Sometimes, the problem is caused by all kinds of situations, including even exploitation by some of our own drivers, long queues at bus stops and terminals, congestion and all kinds of stress that come with the situation”.
“We want our fellow countrymen and women to be aware that government is not blind to the situation, that we have not seen and we don’t care. We don’t think it is somebody’s problem; it is everybody’s problem. That is why I started by saying that we need to team up to find the solutions.”
The vice president further announced that the government will roll out buses for both public and private transport operators.
She added, “His Excellency has asked me to assure all of you that he will give support to Metro Mass, Aayalolo and the private sector with new high-occupancy buses in order to augment the services in the medium term”.
“We also have plans to ensure that those that need to be repaired, the processes will be expedited to ensure they can put more buses on the road as soon as possible,” she added.
Watch the video below:
Just In 🚨: Presumed ‘Aban’ KMA task force officer disciplines Trotro mate and his driver for creating false scarcity and overpricing transport fares in Kumasi pic.twitter.com/IbTWkB3Glt
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