Pom buses grounded for New Year

Public Motor Vehicles (PMVs) are seen to be scarce, with New Year celebrations well underway in the National Capital District.

The city seems unusually quiet whilst the main bus stops had only one or two empty buses.

Loop PNG caught up with one of the commuters who were seen walking along the main highways.

Leah, who is renting out a place near Vadavada, said she was already late for work but had to walk up past Manu Autoport, which is normally packed with buses, all the way to Three-Mile. There was not one single bus in sight!

“It’s not always safe but if you’re walking with people, it’s better,” says Leah.

“Opportunists tend to take advantage of commuters, especially when buses are not running on days like this.”

Meanwhile, police presence is visible in public areas like markets, bus stops and shop fronts.

(An almost deserted Koki bus stop in Port Moresby today)

Author: 
Annette Kora