Dear friends, I have taken time to be on the net. I had wanted to write something about transport costs in West Nile region, but only to be shocked by the tragic accident involving California Bus. I wanted to "think aloud" to ask why a passenger from Arua to Nebbi pays 10.000= to 12.000= (for 77kms) compared to 6.000= from Hoima to Kiboga (77kms) yet the fuel prices don't vary very much. Arua Nebbi route is busier than Hoima Kiboga, so I expected Arua Nebbi to be cheaper. Economists explain for us. I have traavelled widely in Uganda but until recently it was only West Nile travellers who were subjected to serious searching by police and security agencies at Pakwach. Who will protect us?
Back to these accidents. Accidents are not only a West Nile occurrence but I will limit myself to the region. Surely something must be done. It is not enough for bus owners to meet funeral expenses and fines from Transport Board. Imagine dependants left by the deceased. And there are people who are disabled for life. How do they support their families? There are more questions than answers. We demand more from these bus owners. It is so painful. Tomorrow it can be me or you. What can be done colleagues? We are not going to continue dying on roads like this. It is not enough to check drivers for competence in driving. They need regular mental checks. How do their employers treat them. Are they stressed? Imagine a driver who has intentions of committing suicide. Of course he will not take a rope but crush a bus. No stone should be left unturned as we try to find solutions to road carnage in the country. Thank you. ASEA BASIL --- On Wed, 3/20/13, JohnAJackson <[email protected]> wrote: From: JohnAJackson <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] WestNileNet Digest, Vol 55, Issue 95 To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 6:49 AM While we all mourn the loss of people who have died in this unfortunate accident and several others. Can anyone investigate if Bus Operators do insure passengers? Do they carry Third Part Liability Insurance on their vehicles that cover passengers? while buses are insured to operate on the road, does this insurance cover passengers?Every year, we bury people and Bus operators only help with funeral cost? How long shall this kind of thing continue? Whether someone looses a husband, a wife, or a child, a life has been lost? Is funeral cost the most reasonable thing Bus Operators do? Bus Operators owe responsibility for the SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS WHILE TRAVELING. DO THEY APPRECIATE AND VALUE THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEIR BUSINESS?is it possible to lobby Ministry of Transport (MTO) and Police to improve vehicle inspections? JJ On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 4:00 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: Send WestNileNet mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [email protected] You can reach the person managing the list at [email protected] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of WestNileNet digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Sad News (brian aleni) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:15:32 -0700 (PDT) From: brian aleni <[email protected]> To: A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Sad News Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Very Sad indeed to hear the death of Aloro Copper Alfred in a Bus accident.This is unfortunate.My condolences to the berieved family.May his Soul rest in Eternal Peace. ? Aleni Brian Nyakuta and Family --- On Mon, 3/18/13, Steve Adraka <[email protected]> wrote: From: Steve Adraka <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WestNileNet] Sad News To: "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]> Date: Monday, March 18, 2013, 12:18 PM It is unfortunate to keep hearing loss of lives all over the word due to accidents! My heatfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of Aloro Alfred Copper. May the Lord Mercy recieve him in heaven! Fr. Steve On 18 March 2013 07:02, Carmello Draga <[email protected]> wrote: ?Condolence to the family may the soul RIPand my prayers for those in hospital and may they get well soon --- On Sun, 3/17/13, Caleb Alaka <[email protected]> wrote: From: Caleb Alaka <[email protected]> Subject: [WestNileNet] Sad News To: "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 11:26 AM West Nile Foundation with deep sorrow announces the untimely demise of Aloro Alfred Copper which occurred in an accident today when a front tyre of a? Carlifonia bus burst. Lets pray for his soul and we shall keep every one posted. Aloro Copper studied in Mvara S.S and Makerere University, he was an amiable and good person, worked with the office of the president in ESO, lately he was in Peace keeping duties in Sudan. He was a contemporary of Eng. Okuni, Mike Bugason and Patrice Ajiku, He is survived by a widow and young kids. 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