Branch of Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) on Tuesday
cautioned drivers to be careful on the road to ensure accident free
Easter season, this year.
According to him, most accidents on the roads were due to
irresponsible and careless behaviour of some drivers who caused deaths
and the loss of property.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the approach of Easter, Mr
Oppong said some commercial drivers did not have enough rest, let
alone service their vehicles just because they wanted to maximise
profit. He added that, once there was high influx of passengers they
would like to make more rounds thereby plunging in accidents.
He therefore advised drivers to have a thorough check on their
vehicles before they embarked on any journey after having enough
rest.
Mr Oppong Addo advised passengers to be careful about their goods and
luggage, money and mobile phones as it has been the experience that
pick-pockets become active during the season, especially at lorry
parks.Mr Oppong Addo appealed to the Ghana Police Service to deploy
more officers at trotro stations and market places to protect
passengers from the activities of robbers and to rescue victims.
03 April 07
