Police harassment suffered by public transport drivers in Kinshasa is always talked about. At the Baramoto crossroads in Limete/Kingabwa, these drivers face various forms of harassment from law enforcement officers, who have earned a sad reputation as tire “punctures” and arbitrary confiscators of ignition keys.
This situation prompted the Association of Congo Drivers (ACHACO) to organize a strike on June 5th. However, despite the actions taken by their superiors, the drivers continue to face these harassments, in particular at the Baramoto crossroads, which has become a veritable “triangle of death” for them.
In an interview given to CONGOPROFOND.NET, these drivers ask the new general commissioner of the city of Kinshasa police, Blaise Kilimbalimba, to intervene to put an end to this police harassment. They hope that concrete measures will be taken to guarantee their safety and to put an end to these illegal practices.
This situation also raises the broader question of the impact of police harassment on public transport in Kinshasa. Indeed, these unfair practices not only disrupt the daily lives of drivers, but they also have an impact on the fluidity of traffic and the quality of service offered to passengers.
It is essential that the competent authorities take action to put an end to this police harassment, in order to guarantee the safety of drivers and to ensure reliable and efficient public transport. These drivers play an essential role in the mobility of the population, and it is crucial that they can carry out their work in optimal conditions.
In conclusion, it is imperative to raise awareness on this issue of police harassment suffered by public transport drivers in Kinshasa. The intervention of the competent authorities is necessary to put an end to these illegal practices and ensure a quality public transport service for all the inhabitants of the city