If PMVs charge too much, call the police

Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs) which are overcharging should be reported to police or the Road Traffic Authority, Road Traffic Authority director Nelson Terema said yesterday.
Terema said it was illegal for PMVs to overcharge. He was speaking after reports of some PMVs doubling their charges during Christmas and New Year.
“I know that it is the festive season and people are rushing from one place to another and PMVs are double-charging the passengers the normal bus fare,” he said.
“Also during peak hours in the morning and afternoon, PMVs are overcharging passengers. The public can report these PMVs to police or the RTA.”
Terema called on owners of public motor vehicles to drive safely because they were responsible for their passengers.
“Do not drink and drive, overload or go beyond the speed limit,” he said as he reiterated the pre-Christmas police message.
“When the seats are all taken, the bus is full.
“The public must take responsibility for their safety and do not hang on the doors of full buses.”
Terema said that PMV operators should advise passengers to get off if the bus is full.