A public transport crisis is hitting Juba hard due to fuel shortages and commuters are forced to walk to work.
Minibus driver Khalil, on the Konyo Konyo line, told CRN at Juba Market terminal that the issue of lack of public transport is general and is annoying the public.He said there is sort of cartel among fuel suppliers because they are all expatriate businessmen.
He added that the fuel is sold in the black market in the outskirts of Juba, including Gudele, Gumbo and New Site.
Mr Khalil said public transporters and water suppliers should have enough fuel because they provide critical services.
Tax driver John Muzee said there is fuel but it is difficult to find: people queue for very long hours and sometimes at the end up with nothing.
He explained that most minibuses are parked simply due to lack of fuel.
Passenger Julia said the issue of transport has affected movements in Juba because there are no cars due to the fuel shortage.
She added that it even difficult to take boda-boda rides because they are more expensive.
Ms Julia said people wait at the bus terminal for hours until they become exhausted and get transport with difficulty.
Mawar Charles said the crisis on public transportation in Juba has affected individuals to reach their work places on time and carry out their daily work.
He added that it is the duty of the ministry of transport to look for alternatives and get fuel.
Mr Charles said if the situation continues like this for three months it will bring the country to a total standstill.