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Citizens across Sierra Leone are calling on commercial drivers, Keke operators, and bike riders to reduce transportation fares, following two fuel price cuts in September.
The price of fuel dropped from Le 30 to Le 28per liter, yet many transport operators have continued to charge the same high fares, drawing complaints from commuters.
Concern citizen, a concerned resident, expressed frustration over the situation. “Bike riders and Keke operators are exploiting us by keeping fares high even after fuel prices have decreased. We are facing everyday challenges trying to afford transportation, and it’s unfair that operators don’t adjust the rates to reflect the new fuel costs. We urge the government to step in and regulate transportation prices,” he said.
The price of fuel has fluctuated significantly over the past year, with spikes in fuel costs leading to a rise in transportation fares. However, the recent decreases in fuel prices have not been matched by corresponding reductions in fares, leaving commuters frustrated.
Many citizens have echoed their concerns, calling on the government and relevant authorities to implement policies that ensure transport operators adjust fares according to fuel price changes. As the cost of living continues to rise, affordable transportation is seen as a critical need for the majority of Sierra Leoneans who depend on public transport for their daily commute.
Efforts to reach representatives of transport unions for comments were unsuccessful, but public demand for fair pricing is growing louder as fuel prices continue to fall.
The Government is simply not serious. Such reduction is mere provocation to the level headed and we’ll meaning Sierra Leoneans. We demand a sharp decrease in the fuel price just like the case of the sharp increase.
Otherwise don’t come posting rubbish here about concerned citizens coz for all I know this so call claim that concerned citizens is Rubbish.
Yes, commercial drivers should lower their prices. But what about the Waka Fine bases, are they immune to price reduction. I think they too should reduce their prices.
Please tell the President and his government to open Wilkinson Road for all commercial drivers. The roads belong to the people of Sierra Leone
U do this for fame right but it’s not like that
Because this post make no sense
The government need to reduce the fuel price more before the commercial bike riders to reduce the prices .You cannot buy a high cost of fuel and then you run in to a loss ,will that make sense 😁please let us reason out before saying something .
You cannot expect a significant reduction in fare when the price of gas is slightly reduced from 28.5 to 28.0. In common sense, there’s no effect. Let’s say the price of gas is reduced to 25 then you should expect a reduction in fare.. And besides, don’t forget that the minister of transportation is fully aware of the slight reduction in gas price. Whenever a reasonable reduction is made, the ministry will also adjust fare..
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