More bus shelters needed
People either stand near a wall or a hotel close by to
protect themselves from the sun
By Shahnawas Latiff, Gulf News ReaderPublished: 00:00 May 9,
2012
Image Credit: VIRENDRA SAKLANI/Gulf News
Passengers are forced to cover themselves with pieces of
cloth as they wait for the bus at an open bus stop because there are no
shelters nearby.
I would like to draw attention to a request that people need
most while commuting.
This is with regard to bus stops without proper shelter from
the sun, such as the one in Al Quoz. I'm not sure how many more similar
situations are happening across the UAE.
Al Quoz bus station is one of the stops that has a good
frequency of operation, but what it lacks the most is shelter. I have been to
this bus stop a couple of times and everything was fine, except the bus stop
itself. I saw people either taking shelter near a wall or a hotel close by to
protect themselves from the scorching sun.
I would like to appeal to the authorities concerned to
provide at least a temporary arrangement before the peak of summer in order to
protect commuters.
There could be many more bus stops that might require this
urgent attention.
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My comments as
follows:
Very timely report. With the sun at it's best today with
strong wind, even sitting in the comfort of my cars aircondition, I felt it
extremely hot. I hope the authorities take note of this summer scenario and
re-prioritise the renovation, installation of waiting sheds in all the
emirates. It is all the more important as the taxi charges are on the rise, and
recommendation to use more public transports to avoid traffic congestion on the
road.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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