The massive bleeding of revenue that the Gambia currently experiences as a result of its dilapidated ports infrastructure could be compounded by the ramifications of the ongoing general strike action called by the General Transport Union (GTU). The decaying ports infrastructure and decreasing efficiency gains due to equipment problems and[Read More…]
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Transport Minister Warns Against Obstruction As Drivers Strike
The Gambia’s minister of transport has warned against obstruction of vehicles whose owners decided to defy the nationwide strike by the General Transport Union (GTU). Transport minister Ebrima Sillah said the Gambia government has taken the “necessary steps” to ensure people commute in peace and safety. On Monday, there was[Read More…]
GTSC Moves Into High Gear As Transport Union Holds Sit-Down Strike
As the country’s transport sector faced major disruptions, the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) unleashed its fleet of buses and minibuses to contain the devastating impacts of Monday’s sit-down strike. “I am on my fifth trip to Bakau,” GTSC driver Mbackeh Suwareh told JollofNews as he was ready to set[Read More…]
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