News:
July 19, 2010
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Prof. Mike Ocquaye, has called for a truce between angry commercial drivers (trotro) and the Dome Union Council who were engaged in a nasty confrontation this morning.
The Council has formed a taskforce to check the activities of the drivers who ply the Dome-Kwabenya road. The drivers claim the presence and the activities of the taskforce is adversely affecting the smooth running of their work.
The taskforce members are reported not to allow the drivers to pick and stop for passengers to alight at places which have been designated as bus stops over the years. Any driver who stop to pick passengers at these points is arrested and required to pay a spot fine of 50 Ghana cedis before being released.
This development angered the drivers resulting in a stand-off with the taskforce, and in the event several passengers were stranded because there were no vehicles to transport residents in and around Dome to their work places and other destinations.
This morning’s action will affect productivity because many people will be late to their various destinations.
The Member of Parliament, Prof Mike Ocquaye quickly intervened in the matter by directing the suspension of the work of the task force.
Meanwhile a meeting is to be held between the drivers and the Dome Union Council to discuss the way forward.
Story by:Kwadwo Anim/ghanamps.gov.gh