Christopher Wiredu welcoming Osei Assibey Antwi
NO FEMALE driver of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), popularly known as ‘Adehyie Bus’, has been involved in an accident since the BRT started operations in Kumasi three years ago.
Kumasi Mayor, Osei Assibey Antwi, disclosing the positive development to journalists, said “this is a feat that has to be trumpeted as not a single accident has been recorded so far.”
Osei Assibey was speaking during the presentation of diploma certificates to 22 drivers of BRT, who have successfully completed a one-month Scania Bus Driver Training Course.
He said, “The female drivers of BRT have exhibited professionalism and patience behind the wheels and this has accounted for this positive achievement and I am urging them to sustain their good works.”
The course dubbed ‘BRT Driver Training Course’ saw the participants being thoroughly educated on important topics, which would generally help improve their driving skills and overall delivery.
The topics they were tutored included Fuel Efficient Driving, First Aid, Electronic Ticketing System, Vehicle Technology, Customer Service and Corporate Image, among others.
The Mayor, who was assessed the operations of the ‘Adehyie Bus’, lauded Scania, the manufacturers of the BRT buses, for organising the programme.
He said even though drivers of the Adehyie Buses have been exhibiting professionalism on the roads “they need periodical educational programmes to help upgrade their knowledge,” adding that “the training course would help reduce road accidents and also ensure the proper upkeep and maintenance of the ‘Adehyie Buses’ among other benefits.”
Christopher Wiredu, the Manager of KMA BRT, lauded Scania for organising the educational programme, aimed to increase the awareness of the drivers on the roads.
According to him, the ‘Adehyie Bus’ officially started their operations in Kumasi three years ago with just three buses, which has now been increased to 56, and they were determined to expand.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi