Monrovia — Monrovia's population-overwhelmed, vehicle-starved commuter-system has been headache for the police, municipal authorities, and the central government close to a decade now. The system has been synonymous to traffic jams, long commuter queues that stretch well into the evenings, and unnecessary accidents due to daredevil competition for passengers between motorcyclists and bus and taxis drivers. Time and again, severally, these authorities had applied one stopgap solution or another - purchasing new vehicles, reducing commuter fares, redirecting traffic, etc. - none of which proved a general panacea. The police, winded but not willing to throw in the towel, issued an edict last week setting off-limit zones for motorcyclists, as yet another traffic-easing solution. However, it appears likely that by its action, the police has inadvertently invited more trouble upon the city. The Analyst, reports.

In reaction to government's decision to restrict motorcycles owners and operators from using the major streets of Monrovia and its surroundings, motorcycle operators have declared today, Wednesday, November 6, 2013 as a day of trouble as they intend to protest across the Liberian capital.

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