Two transport groups want the government to help passenger vehicles get fuel first during shortages. The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi and Passenger Welfare Association of Malawi made this request after meeting together. They said buses, taxis and motorcycles move people around the country every day.
The groups asked fuel regulators to make gas stations reserve special pumps for public transport. One petrol pump and one diesel pump at each station should serve passenger vehicles before other customers. This would keep buses and taxis running when fuel runs low.
Fuel shortages have forced transport operators to raise fares across Malawi. Costs for tires, parts and oil have jumped over 200 percent during the crisis. Many people cannot afford the higher prices for bus and taxi rides.
The organizations want the Transport Minister to call an emergency meeting about fuel access. Police, traffic officials and competition regulators should attend the discussion. They need to solve fuel problems that hurt public transportation.
Reliable fuel supplies help keep the economy working and people moving. Transport operators carry workers to jobs and students to schools every day. The groups said fuel priority for passenger vehicles would help everyone in Malawi.
The groups asked fuel regulators to make gas stations reserve special pumps for public transport. One petrol pump and one diesel pump at each station should serve passenger vehicles before other customers. This would keep buses and taxis running when fuel runs low.
Fuel shortages have forced transport operators to raise fares across Malawi. Costs for tires, parts and oil have jumped over 200 percent during the crisis. Many people cannot afford the higher prices for bus and taxi rides.
The organizations want the Transport Minister to call an emergency meeting about fuel access. Police, traffic officials and competition regulators should attend the discussion. They need to solve fuel problems that hurt public transportation.
Reliable fuel supplies help keep the economy working and people moving. Transport operators carry workers to jobs and students to schools every day. The groups said fuel priority for passenger vehicles would help everyone in Malawi.
