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In a recent incident on the 1st of February, 2024, a “waka fine” bus, a flagship of public transportation introduced by the Sierra Leonean Government on January 29th, faced a collision with another commercial bus along the Kissy Bypass Road in the Eastern Part of Freetown.
The collision unfolded as a result of brake failure, as stated by the commercial bus driver involved in the accident.
During an interview with Sierraloaded media, the commercial bus driver explained that the tightness of the Kissy Bypass road, coupled with numerous potholes, contributed to the unfortunate incident. He revealed that drivers often find themselves in challenging situations, maneuvering to avoid the pockmarked road, leading to increased risks of collisions.
Moreover, the chaotic scene on the road extended beyond the collision between the two buses. A motorbike, commonly known as “Okada,” was reported to have intentionally scraped against two other buses. The motives behind this deliberate act remain unclear, adding an element of intrigue to the unfolding events.
The aftermath of the incident has prompted discussions about the overall safety and suitability of Kissy Bypass Road for heavy traffic, especially considering the introduction of new public transportation initiatives like the “waka fine” buses. The collision sheds light on the pressing need for infrastructure improvements and heightened road safety measures in the Eastern Part of Freetown.
As authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, questions arise about the adequacy of road maintenance and the overall condition of transportation routes in Sierra Leone. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced in developing efficient and safe public transportation systems, urging a comprehensive approach to address infrastructure issues for the well-being of both commuters and drivers.
Den don begin di witch n bad heart. Nar di bus den so den wan begin for pwell pwell. Nar God go halaki n punish una, den satan tin yaa God go pay una tae go to una unborn generation. Noto nor road tight or pwell di driver den get word for tok, nar plan work mek den arrest or sack den. Any body wey nor wan Salone e betteh wan mek God mek e halaki wit e family all. Una den swen tin yaa.
That commercial driver must be charge to 6 months imprision or else they will damage all those government buses, because they are seen the government buses as treat to their commercial transportation and they are not in any position to compete with the government buses, so the only way to slow down the race is to damage new buses, the government need to set one example
Eastern man den don vex
Really is a treat to the commercial vehicle halaki driver
Dem for employ dem drivers by qualifications. That’s, get theory and practical, with 95% pass. But u check now now. 99.9% na by who know u.