In Recognition of our Mini-Bus Drivers

I wish to commend the minibus drivers of our country.

Has anyone stopped to think how valuable our minibus drivers are to those who rely on

public transportation or those who require the bus service for short term?

Minibus drivers are multitaskers. They ply their routes regularly - picking up and dropping off passengers, assisting the elderly and others, receiving money and giving change, remembering their passengers drop off points, combatting traffic, challenging roads, elevated fuel prices, parts, service, maintenance, increased insurance premiums etc, etc, etc...

Special mention to those driving manual (stick) shift - Bravo!

Recently, I've become a public transport user or 'Hire 11' as we would say in days gone by, and I am in awe of our minibus drivers.

In my view, public transportation is an option rather than driving to and from Roseau!

To the minibus drivers of the Canefield Route - Cress Jr, Turbo, Legit, Seraphine, David (x2), the minibus driver who explained to me the bus fare, the minibus driver with the gospel music (needed it that day!) and the minibus driver from the Grand Fond Route,

I sayTHANK YOU! I also wish to acknowledge my fellow passengers.

Minibus drivers are our unsung heroes! Let's acknowledge their vital role in our society.

And finally a note to the Traffic and Licensing Department - Bus Route Banners on

Minibuses would be welcomed... Thank you!

Nancy NASSIEF CAUDEIRON