FRSC wants outright ban on commercial motorcycles in FCT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, to ban the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes in the territory, citing alleged gross misconduct by the riders.
FRSC Sector Commander in the FCT, Gora Wobin, said in Abuja on Monday that the commercial motorcyclists have caused irreparable damage in the FCT.
Wobin said that the rate at which the commercial motorcyclists violate traffic rules has led to loss of lives and properties, adding that the FRSC would do all it takes to ensure that commercial motorcycles were completely banned in the FCT.
“The FRSC will not sit and watch commercial motorcyclists endangering the lives of the people by out rightly running against traffic. It is a very big offence we can’t close our eyes to it.
“If they must operate, it should not be in the FCT. If they refuse to abide by the directives, then they should be ready to leave the city completely.
“The way they contravene traffic rules is my concern. Unfortunately, people sit comfortably on top of such commercial motorcycles as passengers. Some people do not even value their lives at all. That is the problem.
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“We will ensure that other sister security agencies join in the campaigns. Anyone not ready to adhere to traffic regulations will be thrown out of the FCT,” he said.
Wobin urged members of the public to work with the corps to ensure road safety in the territory, pointing out that road safety is everyone’s business.
He also advised the public to always tune to the National Traffic Radio 107.1 FM and report emergencies and traffic issues for immediate action
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