The Road Traffic Directorate says it’s currently drafting minibus colour-coding regulations to legally bind the initiative before rolling it out. The Directorate’s announcement follows a submission of a colour-coding project proposal by Minibus Owners Association (MOAM) which, in July this year, initiated plans to implement colour-coding on all minibuses in the country. Director for Road […]
The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has increased bus fares in the countrys with 10 percent for city routes and 5 percent for long distance routes. MOAM’s Secretary General Coxley Kamange said the rise in fuel prices prompted the increase. “As you know, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has raised the price of fuel. As MOAM […]
Malawians should brace for even harder times as the Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (Moam) has announced a 10 percent fare hike . Moam secretary Coxley Kamange confirmed the development in an interview on Monday. A jump in minibus fares could trigger a corresponding rise in commodity prices as transport constitutes a large proportion in […]
The role of the transportation sector in the development discourse has been widely recognised and covered. For example, we all know that efficient movement of people and goods is very critical to attain several development goals. Research findings confirm that due to poor road infrastructure, rural communities fail to access important services and products. In […]
Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has revealed plans to start colour-coding minibuses based on routes thereby ensuring sanity in the public-commuter transportation sector. MOAM spokesperson, Coxley Kamange disclosed in an interview with Nyasa Times that the colour-coding project proposal has since been submitted to the Road Traffic Directorate for approval before it turns into […]
There was tension at Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)’s Msonkho house on Tuesday where government officials were meeting disgruntled executive committee of Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (Moam), Nyasa Times can reveal. The meeting was in reaction to the minibus association’s threats to hold vigil at the National Assembly if government does not rescind its proposal […]
If one follows public reaction to complaints by the Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM), it is obvious most of the travelling public is dissatisfied, to say the least, with minibuses. The problems with minibuses are not new; badly serviced vehicles, careless drivers, rude conductors, overcrowding, uncomfortable seats, overpricing, speeding etc. Instead of treating the […]
Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (Moam) has reacted angrily to decision by the Malawi government to remove taxes on importation of large buses saying it is a recipe for disaster especially to minibus business. Moam Secretary General Coxley Kamange told Nyasa Times soon after Finance Minister Dr. Ken Lipenga finished reading this year’s budget presentation in […]
The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has warned Blantyre City Council (BCC) of undisclosed consequences following its decision to go ahead with subcontracting operations of the Limbe Bus Depot. Nyasa Times investigations have revealed that BCC has for the past three months been in talks with Soche Tours Lodge on take over procedures of […]
Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has threatened to hike bus fares with over 100 percent if insurance companies will not rescind their decision to increase minibus insurance premiums. Earlier this week, insurance companies in the country announced an adjustment in minibus and bus insurance policies with a 105 percent, arguing the increment has been […]