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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Drivers at Soma-Farafenni garage have complained about the high cost of tickets at the Senegambia bridge crossing point, which connects the North and South Bank of the Gambia.<\/b><\/p>\n

However, the drivers also lamented hindrance caused by buses from Senegal, which affects their work.<\/p>\n

Ebrima Sambou, the head man at Soma-Farafenni garage, said: \u201cThe garage is an important one in the country as many people from different countries go through the garage as they head to their final destination.\u201d<\/p>\n

“However, the drivers using the route complained of high cost of tickets at the Senegambia bridge which connects the North and South Bank of the country,” he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Sambou also disclosed that they discipline drivers who violate the rules and regulations of the garage.<\/p>\n

He thus calls on the Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure to help them reduce the cost of the tickets at the Senegambia bridge crossing point because \u201cit is affecting the business of the drivers\u201d.<\/p>\n

Omar Camara, a taxi driver who spoke on behalf of his fellow drivers, also called on the Gambia government to look into the matter as \u201cit is really affecting\u201d their daily earning.<\/p>\n

Mr Camara emphasised that most drivers across the country complain about the transport system in The Gambia.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery garage has its own issues but Soma-Farafenni garage\u2019s main challenge is mainly high cost of tickets at the Senegambia bridge,\u201d he said, adding: \u201cWe hope the Gambia government will listen to our cry.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Drivers at Soma-Farafenni garage have complained about the high cost of tickets at the Senegambia bridge crossing point, which connects the North and South Bank of the Gambia. However, the drivers also lamented hindrance caused by buses from Senegal, which affects their work. 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