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The Network Movement for Youth and Children’s Welfare (NMYCW-SL) has issued a statement expressing concern over what it describes as an alarming rise in reckless driving by commercial tricycle operators, commonly known as “Keke,” in the Western Area Rural District.
In a press release dated August 18, 2025, the organization pointed to major routes such as the Waterloo-Jui highway and surrounding communities as high-risk areas where these issues are particularly evident.
According to NMYCW-SL, the government’s recent announcement of reduced transportation fares has created tension between passengers and drivers, with some operators allegedly refusing to comply with the new rates. The group claims that these disputes have contributed to traffic law violations and unsafe driving practices.
The organization also reported that some Keke drivers have been overloading their vehicles carrying up to five passengers instead of the legally permitted three, while engaging in over-speeding and other forms of dangerous driving. NMYCW-SL stated that such practices are endangering passengers and pedestrians, causing traffic disruptions along the Waterloo-Jui corridor and Tombo Highway Junction.
The group further alleged that these issues have resulted in multiple road accidents, leading to injuries, fatalities, and significant congestion in the affected areas.
NMYCW-SL has called on authorities in the transportation sector, including regulators and law enforcement agencies, to take swift action to address these concerns and prevent further escalation.
