Government to provide financial support to bus drivers: PM Roosevelt Skerrit
PM Skerrit stated that the government is all hands open to engaging with bus drivers, but they must themselves make decisions for a better future for drivers
2024-07-07 15:35:47

PM Skerrit said that the government would be providing support to bus drivers as well as to other people in the tourism industry who had the hardest hit by the global pandemic.
“Very soon, we will outline the specific support that we will provide.”
Speaking vividly about the recent protests by the bus drivers in the country, he stated if someone does not obey the instructions of the police or the rule of law is a matter of police or court.“But, I believe that actions taken by the bus drivers were not necessary because at the time they took actions, we were already in discussions with them,” added PM Skerrit.
Besides this, Minister Blackmore called one of the gentlemen whom government officials were in touch. He later on Wednesday evening seeking to put in place a mechanism how government can provide assistance to the bus drivers in light of the challenges they are experiencing. “To ensure that they can sustain their businesses and what actions I believe they can take to enhance their profitability and ensure they can survive because there are a number of people have invested to gain second income," stated the Prime Minister. Further, he added that the government is all hands open to engaging with bus drivers, but they must themselves make decisions for a better future for drivers. There should be an association that would be responsible for decision making and providing guidelines to the people in the business.Monika Walker is an experienced journalist specializing in global political developments and international relations. With a keen eye for accuracy and analysis, Monika has been reporting for over a decade, bringing stories to light that matter to readers around the world. She holds a degree in International Journalism and is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented communities through factual reporting.
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