—–Leaves Several Commuters Get Stranded
IPNEWS: In an attempt to regain public trust over what observers call ‘poor decision’ taken last week to ease ‘no-go-zone’ restrictions previously emphasized by authorities of the Liberia National Police, Motorcyclist were sharked early Wednesday morning, May 15,2024, when police blocked every entry into the main city center enforcing the ‘no-go-zone’ restriction.
The new measures allowed motorcyclists and tricyclists plying the main streets to obtain full registration, insurance from the Ministry of transport, rider license, helmets of two for rider and passenger, as well as reflective jackets and safety boots, forcing several motorcyclists and tricyclists in noncompliance having their motorbikes or tricycles impounded by the LNP.
Recently, authorities of the LNP and the Motorcyclists and Tricyclists Union of Liberia agreed not to allow motorcycles and Tricycles to ply the main streets of Monrovia without adhering to the “No-go zone” measures.
The Police sharking implementation of its much-talked-about ‘no-go-zone’, rendered several citizens across Monrovia and its environs on Wednesday stranded in getting to their different destinations as a result of the Liberia National Police enforcement of its ‘No-go zone” restriction for motorcyclists.
This has caused many citizens to walk long distances and stand at different intersections for hours without getting motorcycles which they relied on as a convenient means for quick transportation.
Amidst the enforcement of the ‘no-go-zone’, controversial Montserrado County Representative Yekeh Kolubah has come to empathize with motorcyclists.
In a communication to Police Inspector General Col. Gregory Coleman, Representative Kolubah requested a one-month grace period to be given to the motorcyclists in the wake of the sudden nature of the LNP “NO GO ZONE” enforcement for motorcyclists in contrast to last week’s decision to call-off the ‘no-go-zone’ which initially call for no motorbike and tricycle plying the streets of Monrovia.
Rep. Kolubah’s communication dated Wednesday, May 15, 2024, said it was of the confidence that the full month grace period adjustment is crucial for a smooth transition, and will help maintain peace on the streets of Monrovia.
He noted that granting the motorcyclists this grace period will prevent unnecessary conflict, ensure compliance with the law, and avoid potential unrest.
Representative Kolubah also stated that “NO GO ZONE” enforcement for motorcyclists was abrupt and caught many riders off guard, as they have not had adequate time to obtain the documents including insurance and registration.
