Repeal some clauses in draft transport act
A section of drivers and transport workers yesterday demanded repeal of some clauses in the proposed Road Transport Act-2018, saying those are “undemocratic and go against the interest” of transport workers.
They said the proposed law's section 13, which tells about recruitment of transport workers, is similar to what is mentioned in section 5 of the Labour Act, 2006, where punishment for owners violating law is not mentioned.
The labour act has not been much effective. Similarly, owners will care little about the proposed law, they told a protest rally.
Dhaka Zila Taxi, Taxi Car, Auto-tempo, Auto-rickshaw Drivers-Workers' Union arranged the rally in front of Jatiya Press Club, said a press release.
They said road accidents will not stop if the law is formulated only to blame the drivers for all incidents. There can be multiple reasons behind road accidents, they added.
Faulty road engineering, excessive profit-seeking mentality of owners, misdeeds of corrupt officials, reckless and unlawful driving, and lack of awareness among people -- passengers and pedestrians -- should have been considered while formulating laws and rules. They also demanded arrest of the culprits involved in attacks and torture on two union leaders on August 10 in Moddho Badda, the release added.
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