Truck drivers will be accommodated on Supenaam ferry during busy paddy season- Edghill assures

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill has assured truck drivers that no effort will be spared to ensure that they are accommodated on the Supenaam ferry during the busy paddy season.

Edghill engaged the truck drivers at the Parika Stelling on Wednesday night.

“He (Edghill) reassured them that every effort was being made to accommodate their needs during the busy paddy season,” a statement from the Minsitry of Public Works said.

Prior to this, the ministry said that Edghill also engaged with passengers on the ferry.

The Ministry issued the statement in response to a claim made by Opposition member, Shurwayne Holder, about Edghill “taking over” the Supenaam ferry.

The statement clarified that the Minister travelled in his personal vehicle, did not have a convoy and at no point did he prevented boarding.

“The Ministry remains focused on the delivery of fair, efficient and reliable transportation services for all passengers,” the statement noted.