Motorists in the country have been urged to carry out basic maintenance on their their cars amid this year’s rainy season.
The rainy season is the period when cars suffer breakdowns the most and the Gambia Transport Union is calling on Gambian drivers to make basic maintenance a top priority.
The union said in a statement signed by President Omar Ceesay: “The executive of Gambia Transport Union is hereby reminding all driver and road users that the rainy season has commenced. We are advising all the Drivers to maintenance their vehicles to road worthy conditions as we all know that in the rainy season roads are slippery and visions are short.
“When raining, let’s check our vehicle brakes, headlamp, packing lights, brake lights, windscreen wipers and signals and for the trucking section, cover the vehicle with tarpaulins to avoid wet baggages.
“In the event of breakdowns, let’s us park properly and place the triangle reflector at a reasonable distance to avoid accident. Also, let’s try to keep our vehicles clean and odourless.
“We are finally soliciting for your usual cooperation and understanding and wishing you all a bless and successful year 2020 rainy season.”
