Gov’t, Transport Operators resume talks to avert commuter crisis

According to a joint statement, both the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and transport associations, confirmed that engagements are ongoing and being conducted “in good faith”. The discussions bring together the Botswana Bus Operators Association alongside other associations following a standoff that emanated from government’s decision to reverse a previously gazetted fare increase.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has this week rightly washed his hands of the mess, refusing to wade into a party squabble that has no clear leadership and no single version of the truth.When a single party sends six different letters to the Speaker’s office, each claiming to be the authoritative voice, it is not just confusion, but an embarrassment.Keorapetse is correct to insist on institutional boundaries. Parliament…