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National transport network systems established in Gambia
Friday, 14 January 2011 22:44
Press release - A new initiative to establish a national public transport services to facilitate the provision
of standard transport system, complementing drives towards national and local development is now operational and functional at Gambia Transport, Agricultural, Food, Industrial Workers Union (GTAFIWU), located at the Gambia Red Cross Building, West Field, Kanifing Municipality. “Fangsoto” (meaning ‘self-reliant in Mandinka) transport services, is set up by young Gambians with a view to further improving the public transport system, ensure proper management of transport services in the country, and limit conflicts between vehicle owners and drivers, among others.
“Once you sign an agreement with us, we take proper care of your vehicle, appoint a driver and will be responsible for maintenance services, and as the owner, you can collect your money on weekly, monthly or on the basis of any form of agreement you may agree with our determined and committed administration,” said Ms Fatou Sidibeh, administrative secretary of the Gambian own initiative.
She said Fangsoto is an initiative by Gambians to improve transport services through networking, increase means of employment, socio-economic growth, and development of the country to a wider extent. She added that “the public transport service sector is meant to encourage vehicle owners involved in the transportation of people and goods, pointing out that: "Most vehicle owners have lost trust and confident in those drivers. Most vehicles on the road do not have the needed repairs and maintenance, to which effect drivers and vehicle owners push blame on each other, and consequently mark the end of the vehicle.”
She went on: “Drivers do not have the trust and confidence in vehicle owners, which result to care free driving and carelessness in the manner to control such vehicle. For that and many more reasons experienced by both vehicle owners and drivers, the Fansotoo Transport Services is open to encourage a public transport service sector, to serve as a mediator between vehicle owners and drivers, within its jurisdiction, and the nation at large.”
Commenting on the aims of Fangsotoo, Ms Sidibeh said the self-independence driven transportation services creates a better working condition for its drivers by taking the burden of breach between drivers, vehicle owners and the public at large.
She said this initiative also introduces private and commercial transportation system with a base; usage of CABIN system which will involve the use of car radios communication system, where customers only need to dial the office, and a transport will be made available wherever you are.
Sidibeh said a driving training school branch will be established to ensure professionalism in their service delivery, adding: “The driving school will be explicit in its theory and practical and produces competent drivers at the end of their trainings. Drivers will go through a recruitment training prior to employment. Their conditions of service are our pride. Attractive salaries will be attached and maximum security in field of work ensured. Professional drivers guided by knowledge and skills on traffic code of conduct thoughts will be ensured.
“We will do this through establishment of a central operational base where the main radio service is installed, to communicate with the registered vehicles, to ensure that the Cabbing serves the communities. A mechanical work shop unit for its vehicles and private works for unregistered services will et up. The mechanical garage, with spare parts workshop will be set up, for repair and maintenance of registered vehicles and other privately owned vehicles.
“We create cordial relationship between vehicles owners interested in commercializing their vehicles.
“Our transport services creates job for many other professionals who are yet to be exposed. Vehicle owners shall also benefit, as they will have some body to look after their vehicle throughout the contract agreement period, to ensure that their vehicle serve longer and expectations.
“The service complements efforts of the Ministry of Communication and the Municipality in ensuring free flow of traffic network to meet the transport demands of local communities.
“We are open for anyone that may have a car, but could entrust it to individual drivers to come forward to our office, and we will do the rest, and you enjoy the benefits of our car, base on how you want it to be, she concludes.
Fangsoto can be reached through the following contac numbers: 00220 9837903/00220 6900897/ 002206837903/002207785128
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Good initiative for a start; any innovations to facilitate transportation availabilities in communities will help improve the lives & social interactions for socio-economic developments. Agricultural & food products will be facilitated availably in deprived communities thereby impacting positively on commodity prices as well as nutritional lives of communities especially for children & lactating mothers; above all facilitating much needed employment opportunities in the communities for better economic engagements.
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Rise up Gambians and take back your country!!!!
It is time. Enough is enough!!!!!!!!! !
Quote; I was in Gambia 3 weeks ago,you talking of 3 weeks ago.Do you know where am I writing from right now? Even Guinea Bissau will over take us,what sort of accummulatted gas are tring to spread in the air? stop poluting the air my friend.You really knows that what you are saying is not true and that is the problem between some of you and me? You have all rights to oppose but do it as the only country you have.If you want you can classify me as ALPETEW CITIZEN I DON`T CARE.Be righteous in your dealings.
I was in Gambia 3 weeks ago. I think you should travel more in Africa to know how things are there to comapare. Even Guinea Bissau will overtake us soon when Stability is restore. Well am sure in your sick mind the roads network are better than the ones in the west too. Since you brought up how you are, am not suprise if you think so. keep on comedian
organised network in road construction
exists in the country.
Though a journey of 1000 miles begin with
a step.A good innitiative
Rise up Gambians and take back your country!!!!
It is time. Enough is enough!!!!!!!!! !
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