The police say that the exercise which started in March and is aimed at ridding the bus parks of all touts to restore some form of order and civility will continue until the desired results are achieved.
In a statement, the police said that on Monday, 13 May 2019, 13 more touts were arrested, charged and placed before the court.
Those who pleaded guilty were fined and others who pleaded not guilty were released on bail. The arrests were made at the route, 40, 41,42,44,45 and 47 bus parks, the police said.
Traffic Chief, Senior Superintendent Linden Isles said that through the ongoing campaign and determination of the traffic ranks, notable progress has been made to address issues faced by commuters.
This operation was headed by Sergeant Michael Ramdas and a team from Traffic Headquarters.
Continuing the campaign, on Tuesday 14 May 2019, the police said that Inspector Shawn Massay, Sergeant Sheldon Wickham and other ranks of the Brickdam Police Station conducted a similar exercise at all of the mini-bus parks in Georgetown and 16 more touts were arrested and charged with soliciting of passengers.
At the Station, the team from Brickdam took the opportunity to educate the individuals on the recently released Code of Conduct for Minibus Operators and other personnel by the Department of Consumer Affairs. They were also briefed on breaches of the Traffic and Road Safety Regulation such as the obligation to carry passengers, speeding, loud music, failing to adhere to traffic light signals, road markings and signs.
