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For some time, the population of Kinshasa has been facing real challenges in getting around on the buses of the public transport company TRANSCO. These buses, which constitute an essential mode of transport at an affordable price for all, are becoming increasingly rare on the roads of the Congolese capital due to a problem with the government’s fuel supply.
During the 129th Council of Ministers, the Minister of Transport, Roads of Communication and Opening Up, Marc Ekila, addressed the precarious situation of TRANSCO, in particular concerning the supply of fuel by the company Cobil SA. The minutes of the Council of Ministers indicate that the President of the Republic asked the Deputy Minister of Finance to work closely with the Minister of Transport in order to quickly find a solution and support the activities of this company of national interest.
However, on the ground, the consequences of this fuel shortage are being cruelly felt: residents are having difficulty moving from one point to another in the city. Public transport prices have increased significantly, forcing many Kinshasa residents to travel long distances on foot due to lack of means to pay these exorbitant prices.
Indeed, as one Kinshasa resident pointed out, taxi-buses, also known as “207”, have considerably increased journey prices. Fares to get to the city center from Lemba have more than doubled, going from 1500 or 2000 FC to more than 3500 FC, thus impacting the daily lives of residents who have to juggle constantly changing transport costs depending on demand. and the whims of drivers.
This situation raises many concerns among the Kinshasa population, who find themselves facing increasing difficulties in getting around the city. Disruptions in the operation of TRANSCO have a direct impact on the mobility of residents, forcing them to find alternatives to travel efficiently and at lower cost. The search for rapid and sustainable solutions to resolve this public transport crisis has become a priority for the competent authorities in order to guarantee fair and affordable access to mobility for all residents of Kinshasa.