ESSEQUIBO Coast minibus operators were educated about the Minibus Code of Conduct, by senior traffic officers from ‘G’ Division.

The Code of Conduct for minibus operators and other personnel was launched in February, 2019; published and disseminated within the public.

According to information from the Guyana Police Force, officers attended a meeting which was organised by president of the Minibus and Hire Car Association, Mohamed Nazmul. The meeting was held at the Anna Regina Car Park, Essequibo Coast on Wednesday.
The aim of the meeting was to educate drivers on the code of conduct and more so their responsibility as drivers.

Apart from discussing the code of conduct in-depth, the new fare structure was also handed out to the drivers. In attendance were 40 drivers from the community.

The Minibus Code of Conduct addresses the operators’ mode of dress, language and behaviour. This means that operators are not allowed to wear inappropriate clothing, expose themselves, use indecent language and treat passengers in a hostile manner.
The document mandated operators to wear a uniform, along with an identification badge, which should include their names.

They are also expected to help the elderly, if needed, and not force them to hurry to be seated. Minibus operators are also required to treat foreigners, who speak different languages, in a respectable and hospitable manner.

The code of conduct also states that persons, who belong to vulnerable groups such as children and the differently-able, should be treated with care.