THE Government is reviewing the findings which emanated from the recent negotiations between the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and public transport operators to discuss the possible hike in bus fares following the 15 percent increase in the fuel pump price.
Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Christopher Yaluma said in an interview yesterday that RTSA had already submitted a report from the meeting and the Government is studying the report in order to make an informed decision on the matter.
“RTSA have submitted a report from the meeting which they had with bus operators on Monday. So we are currently reviewing and once we are through with the study, the outcome will be made known to the public,” he said.
Bus operators countrywide had said they would hike fares at the beginning of this week in view of the KR 1.75 increase to the price of all petroleum products.
However, a survey later yesterday revealed that bus fares in Ndola remain unchanged as operators are still charging commuters the old amount for transport on all routes in the city.
THE INEVITABLE WILL HAPPEN. THE QUESTION IS BY HOW MUCH.