A fire that gutted a 36-seater bus on Tuesday, Oct. 3 along the Suakoko Highway was found to have been started by a container filled with fuel stored at the back of the bus.
NTA Bus Station Construction Stalled in Kakata
A bus station being constructed for the National Transit Authority in Kakata continues to be abandoned. The contractor has not resumed work following a halt due to the Ebola outbreak.
Tragic Road Accident Kills Three in Gbarnga
A fatal road accident has killed three people in Gbarnga. The accident, involving a Mitsubishi silver jeep and a blue and black TVS motorcycle, occurred Saturday afternoon at the bridge entering Gbarnga from Monrovia.
Bad Roads Remain a Major Challenge in River Cess
The poor conditions of roadways in River Cess is causing a major concern, as the number of accidents are increasing and the county’s poor connectivity is impacting the earning potentials of local farmers and businesses.
Women in Monrovia Call for Safer Public Transport
Finding a ride in Monrovia during rush hour is a hectic experience, with commuters often seen jostling with each other for a better position to catch the next available seat in a taxi or on a bus.
Police Spokesperson Retracts Statement on Subcompact Vehicles
Sam Collins, spokesperson for the Liberia National Police, has clarified an earlier statement he made in a Bush Chicken article suggesting that the police were considering imposing restrictions on subcompact vehicles in Monrovia.
VIDEO: Tricycle Riders Voice Their Opinions About New Restrictions
Watch the video of riders, drivers, leaders of the union, and the police spokesperson giving their takes on the new restrictions on tricycles operating in Monrovia.
Tricycle Union Expresses Frustration Over Gov’t Restrictions
The Liberia National Police’s recent collection of restrictions on tricycles popularly known as ‘kehkeh’ may have not gone well with the Liberia Tricycle and Motorcycle Association and the riding public.