Mahalapye taxi operators complain of mud

1 December, 2008 in Botswana

source: BOPA
28 November, 2008

MAHALAPYE – Taxi operators in Mahalapye are complaining of the debilitating slush and mud at the rank.

Speaking in an interview, Mr Kediemetse Setabosigo, a member of the taxi association said the mud was a problem when they drop passengers in the morning.

He said the water that flows into the rank accumulate mud along the way and thus compounding the situation.

Mr Setabosigo said the taxi rank has not been swept for a long time and dust that has accumulated is resulting in the uncomfortable muddy waters during rainy season.

He said when the slush dries up, it leaves dust hovering in the vicinity and that is not good for people’s health.

He said the council has neglected its duty to clean the rank for easy access during the [continue reading]