{"id":57024,"date":"2024-04-25T17:06:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/transport-union-steps-in-to-avoid-traffic-chaos-during-oic-summit"},"modified":"2024-04-25T17:45:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:45:48","slug":"transport-union-steps-in-to-avoid-traffic-chaos-during-oic-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/transport-union-steps-in-to-avoid-traffic-chaos-during-oic-summit","title":{"rendered":"Transport Union steps in to avoid traffic chaos during OIC summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Transport Union has joined the national call for orderliness during the upcoming OIC summit by urging drivers to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and keep a free flow of traffic.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement released yesterday, the GTU said traffic forecasts and analyses indicate a projected increase in the volume of vehicles and overall traffic flow during the summit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsequently, the GTU urges drivers to exhibit heightened professionalism, exercise caution, and cooperate with security directives, including any necessary diversions implemented during the event,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The GTU said it is important for drivers to observe road safety standards and maintain the country\u2019s esteemed reputation as the Smiling Coast of Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge all our members to continue demonstrating exemplary hospitality and to serve as ambassadors, reflecting positively on the nation\u2019s image,\u201d the GTU said.<\/p>\n<p>The union congratulated President Adama Barrow, the government and the Gambian people for the honor to host such an important global event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\">Gambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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