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– angry driver blocks gangway for over an hourPassengers at the New Amsterdam Stelling were reportedly left stranded for over an hour yesterday afternoon after what was described as a blatant act of favouritism, which they alleged was displayed by a senior official on duty.According to one of the stranded passengers,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Dave Persaud,Cheap Jerseys From China, a number of drivers were in the line with their vehicles awaiting their turn to board the ferry when,Wholesale China Jerseys, surprisingly,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, three buses which were not in the line were allowed to proceed.Consequently,Cheap Jerseys NFL, when it was time for a Canter (the driver of which was in the line) to be placed on the boat,Wholesale Jerseys, the vehicle could not have been accommodated. According to Persaud, the irate driver then decided to block the gangway,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, and as a result the ferry was delayed for over an hour, with the driver refusing to remove.Persaud is of the view that the stelling official exhibited favouritism by allowing the three minibuses to go onto the ferry ahead of all the other vehicles which were ahead of them.He noted that when he vented his frustration with what was taking place, the supervisor at the stelling threatened to place him in the lockups.The passengers were at the stelling since approximately 16:30 hrs, and up until 18:00 hrs they were still awaiting another ferry to arrive.Persaud said that the relevant authorities should look into the situation with urgency, as matters of this nature only cause discomfort to persons traversing the stelling on a daily basis. |
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