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News 29 Jun 2013 2 min read

Clandestine transport is flourishing in Essaouira

Clandestine transport is flourishing in Essaouira
The phenomenon of clandestine transport is spreading in Essaouira. The number of cars in operation is increasing visibly, particularly in El Hanchane in the Chiadma region.The number of C15 cars operating illegally has exceeded 30, not to mention the transit cars that roam the region's roads in complete freedom.Yet, "Libé" has not ceased to sound the alarm, drawing attention to the social, economic, and security repercussions of this phenomenon. Especially since it benefits from the silence of the gendarmerie services, who are content to observe the shocking trips of cars packed to the brim and driving at breakneck speed.It is truly paradoxical: the gendarmerie brigades do not hesitate to sanction speeding or illegal overtaking, while they tolerate public transport without authorisation, exceeding the number of authorised passengers, and many other infractions as serious as each other.…

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