Fatshimetrie, August 27, 2024 edition
The governor of the city of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba, found himself at the heart of a crucial meeting convened by the Prime Minister following the disruptive strike by private transporters that rocked the Congolese capital. During this meeting, the governor expressed his disagreement regarding the lack of notice from the strikers before the start of their movement. By deploring the sudden and wild nature of the strike, he highlighted a misunderstanding at the origin of this tense situation.
Daniel Bumba stressed that communication channels exist, in particular through a consultation framework at the city level, thus facilitating direct exchanges between the governor and private operators in the urban transport sector. He indicated that the control carried out by transport agents, decried by the strikers as harassment, in fact represents a regular measure aimed at ensuring the proper functioning and transparency of transport-related activities. The Governor committed to finding solutions to restore order and normalcy, while stressing the need for clear and constructive communication between the various stakeholders.
Furthermore, the meeting also addressed the issue of the strike at the Transports du Congo (Transco) company, another major issue affecting the transport sector in the region. The ministers concerned with this area worked together to find measures to allow the company to resume its activities.
The impact of this wildcat strike was not without consequences on the daily lives of the inhabitants of Kinshasa, many having to walk long distances to get to their place of work, highlighting the crucial importance of the proper functioning of transport services in a city as dynamic and densely populated as Kinshasa.
Ultimately, this crisis meeting highlighted the challenges facing transport sector stakeholders in Kinshasa and the crucial importance of communication, dialogue and cooperation to overcome obstacles and ensure the smooth functioning of urban transport services for the well-being of all citizens.