Transport In Mogadishu set to be paralyzed as motorists strike

Transport in Mogadishu is today set to be paralyzed after motorists announced they will strike citing huge levies imposed by authorities.

Operators of public transport vehicles locally known as BL said they were forced to take up expensive insurance premiums which was beyond their reach.

Drivers are set to converge at Saaybiyaano area and Fagah junction in Mogadishu where they will stage protests.

The federal government has signed an agreement with Takaful insurance and has since asked all public transport operators to register with them.

Banadir Private Service Vehicles Association (PSV SACCO) has since appealed to the federal government to look into the grievances of the motorists

. No official response was however received by the time of going to the press.