Passengers stranded at Aayalolo Tudu Terminal as drivers strike over unpaid bonuses
Passengers were left stranded at the Ayalolo bus terminal in Tudu, Accra, after drivers abruptly stopped work, disrupting services and leaving commuters scrambling for alternative means of transport.
At the Aayalolo bus terminal in Tudu, Accra, stranded passengers faced a disruptive day as drivers abruptly halted services, leaving commuters in search of alternative transportation. A passenger shared with JoyNews' Collins Frimpong that they were only notified at the terminal about the halted operations, forcing them to seek other ways to reach their destinations.
"I commute daily to this terminal from Tudu, where I deliver my goods. Upon arrival, I discovered they were no longer running. All I can say is that if they plan to shut it down, they should do it swiftly," the commuter noted.
The disruption arose from drivers' dissatisfaction over unpaid bonuses they received for transporting church members during a recent large event. Justice Kweku Sako, the Public Relations Officer for the drivers' association, declined to specify the exact reasons for the disruption but acknowledged that the unpaid bonuses were a significant issue.
Following a meeting between the drivers' leadership and management, the drivers assured that the outstanding payments would be settled within the week. This reassurance led to the suspension of their strike.
As a result of the assurance, Ayalolo buses resumed their operations, and services at the Tudu terminal began returning to normal. The previous disruption had left several commuters frustrated, especially those who had traveled considerable distances with goods and expected the buses to assist with their onward journeys.
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