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Momodou
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 Posted - 25 Feb 2008 : 18:07:56
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Drivers Deplore State of Motor Park
By Musa Barrow & Madiba Singhateh
Drivers have described the state of the motor park at Tipper Garage Car Park as totally unacceptable and inconceivable. The lack of latrines and the congestion at the car park are deplorable.
Drivers who spoke to these reporters deplored the present state of affairs at the car park which, they argued, is seriously hindering their work and called for immediate action to properly redress the situation.
Speaking to these reporters, the Chef de garage of the said motor park said the lack of latrines at there park is a major problem for both drivers and passengers. He revealed that some people, as a result of lack of latrine have been compelled to ease themselves within the park. He showed this reporter areas in the park which were littered with human excreta and urine. He said the unhygienic condition at the park, where they buy and eat food and drink water, is posing a threat to the health of food consumers . He said the environment could have devastating health impact on the people.
The Chef de garage further explained that they had tried to stop people from easing themselves within the park but that there is no alternative facility for them where he could direct people to go to and ease themselves.
He also complained that his park does not even have a cleaner. He said he volunteers to clean the park himself.
One Mr. Boye, a driver, who has been plying between Tanji and Brufut for six years, described the Tipper Garage Car Park as a very filthy public place. He noted that the presence of human excreta and urine in the midst of people is not acceptable under any circumstance. He also remarked that despite the fact that drivers are being regularly compelled to pay all their dues, very little is being done to improve conditions at the car park. Boye added that he and his fellow drivers at the park are exposed to health hazards. He called on the Transport Union to do something to alleviate the suffering of drivers. He also indicated there isn’t enough space at the motor park for all the vehicles.
Another driver, Mr. Manneh, added that it is quite disheartening to note that at a time when people are calling for a clean environment the car par is being littered with all kinds of rubbish.
A senior driver at the car park, Mr. Sarr, revealed that the car park was allocated on temporarily basis. Mr. Manneh narrated that the car park was allocated to them two years back when the Central Car Park at Serrekunda was undergoing reconstruction.
He pointed out that although latrines and enough space for the drivers are essential, the establishment of a permanent car park, which he described as their primary, is urgently needed.
Mr. Manneh also called for a stronger Transport Union which, according to him, is the most effective means to articulate for the needs of drivers.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 23/2008, 25 – 26, 2008
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toubab1020
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Posted - 25 Feb 2008 : 22:48:00
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Mr Manneh is quite right the place was allocated about 2 years ago
" A senior driver at the car park, Mr. Sarr, revealed that the car park was allocated on temporarily basis. Mr. Manneh narrated that the car park was allocated to them two years back when the Central Car Park at Serrekunda was undergoing reconstruction."
Quite right,but what has happened since then Central car park has become The womens market and they are not going to let it become Central Garage again,these women were displaced from their workplace,so for a quiet life,and because there was no room more garage places grew up,in Serrekunda now there is the Banjul Garage, The Brikama garage,the Sengambia garage and of course the tipper garage.Serrekunda is suffering a shortage of land to house all these vehicles.Its a big problem and I have no idea of how it will be resolved. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 03 Mar 2008 : 22:49:55
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Well the Foroyaa online newspaper has taken this as its cause celebe (french phrase used in english !)as its piece that follows tends to show,but it seems that only Momodou and I are at all interested in this,as no one else has bothered to join in.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200803031423.html
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Mar 2008 : 16:05:00
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The plot thickens,could it be that the proposed "commercial purpose" is in fact to have the Central Garage reopened under private ownership,if so that would be a real help to the people as transports could be found there as in the old days,and of course give a very good living to the owner of the site,in my opinion it should not be built upon but be put back to its original use,what do you think? follow the link below,or perhaps as this is "just" a local topic no one will give their views!
http://allafrica.com/stories/200803120730.html
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