As the stance of the Kaduna state government on the ban on Commercial Motorcycles popularly known as Okada for a period of three months, and also the reduction of the Operating hours of Tricycles otherwise known as Keke Napep continues to implement, it is a tug of war for people in the state as they are not finding it easy with movement across the state.
Daily News 24 observed that commuters who rely on Okada and Keke Napep as means of transportation to their destinations are not finding it funny.
In Zaria City, movement from PZ to Samaru is hectic as there is long queue of passengers who are waiting for buses which is not enough.
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The bus driver are also taking advantage of the situation to hike price as they see the situation as a business opportunity.
At the Kamazoa Bus Stop around Leventis roundabout in Kaduna North Local Government Area, it is the struggle of the strongest to get into the bus first.
From Central Market to Sabo, it is a similar experience.
A Commuter, who preferred to be called Mr Kunle an Abuja resident, who is in Kaduna for Medical attention lamented that movement from his house in Unguwar Sunday, Chikun Local Government to 44 Hospital is herculean.
According to him, the bus fare doubled, and took longer hours to board.
Other residents who stay at Malali, Gada, Kaduare, Tafawa Balewa Road, Narayi high court and Kurmi Mashi, they now trek home.
Motorbikes seen plying the road face seizure by the Authorities including Marshals from Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency (KASTLEA).
One of the victims is a circulation rider of a Newspaper.
Kaduna Streets are deserted by motorcyclist and residents who choose to stay home due to ban on motorcycles.
As the situation subsists, they plead with the government to ease their pains.
