Bus drivers and passengers are calling for stricter road safety enforcement amid growing concerns over speeding and overcrowding on public transport routes across Samoa.
Commuters and transport operators say dangerous driving practices and overloaded buses are placing passengers at risk, particularly during peak travel hours when public transport services are heavily used by workers, students and families.
Raymond Alataua, a driver with Bella’s Taxi, said speeding by some public transport operators has become increasingly common.
“There are times we see buses and other vehicles speeding, especially during busy hours when drivers are trying to pick up more passengers quickly,” Alataua said.
“Road safety should be taken more seriously because one careless decision can put many lives at risk. Police presence on the roads would help encourage drivers to slow down and follow traffic rules.”
