Nonetheless, drivers additionally lamented the obstruction brought on by buses from Senegal, which affected their work.

Ebrima Sambou, head of the Soma-Farafenni storage, mentioned: “This storage is a vital storage within the nation and many individuals from totally different international locations move by way of it on their approach to their ultimate vacation spot. “

“Nonetheless, drivers utilizing the route have complained in regards to the excessive ticket costs for the Senegambia Bridge, which connects the north and south shores of the nation,” he mentioned.

Mr Sambu additionally revealed that they may take disciplinary motion in opposition to motorists who violate the storage guidelines and laws.

He due to this fact known as on the Gambian authorities by way of the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure to assist them scale back ticket charges on the Senegambia Bridge crossing as “this impacts the enterprise of drivers”.

Taxi driver Omar Kamara, who spoke on behalf of different drivers, additionally known as on the Gambian authorities to analyze the matter as “it actually impacts” their day by day revenue.

Mr Kamara harassed that almost all drivers throughout the nation complained about Gambia’s transport system.

“Each storage has its personal issues, however the primary problem on the Soma-Farafenni storage is principally the excessive ticket worth of the Senegambia Bridge,” he mentioned, including: “We hope that the Gambian authorities will take heed to our cries. .”