It meant that long-distance passenger vehicles either remained grounded or reduced their fleet and just travelled in areas under lockdown. Taking advantage of the corruption pandemic in the country, private cars ferried passengers under tinted windows throughout the year, and have continued to do so even after the lifting of restrictions. At River Road, the major one-stop stage for upcountry and long-distance vehicles, one can spot private cars parked randomly near major bus company’s offices. Joshua Katana, a driver, told Star Sasa passengers prefer to use their cars because they are fast and take a short time to fill. Although it’s a bit expensive, we still get passengers,” he said while waiting for his Nissan Note car to fill.

Source: The Star May 23, 2021 03:56 UTC