Okada riders in Gomoa Buduburam in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region have registered their displeasure over excessive dust on the Buduburam-Winneba road, resulting in low patronage of their services.

According to them, the Buduburam-Winneba road under construction is a good initiative by the government, but the contractor responsible for the project should water the road frequently to minimize dust.

In an interview with Happy Kasiɛbɔ, one Okada rider said that even though they water the road, it is not as frequent as expected.

“We buy nose masks constantly to prevent inhaling dust particles; otherwise, we will go home sick. Additionally, our customers don’t patronize our services due to the high level of dust, so we are pleading with the contractor to water the road frequently to minimize the dust for us.”

“The excessive dust in the atmosphere also accounts for accidents because both riders and drivers do not have a clear view of the road,” one Okada rider recounted.

Due to the severe dust on the road, the riders are calling on the contractor to water the road every 30 minutes to reduce its negative impact on both riders and passengers.