HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zerouih
A large segment of male and female students, along with a number of residents of "Tomatish" street in the "Arid" neighborhood of Nador city, are experiencing daily suffering due to what they describe as the irregular stopping of urban transport buses at the station locally known as "Super Marché Said" or "Said Mol El Hanout." This situation is directly impacting their daily commutes, especially during the morning period which sees a large influx of students and workers boarding the buses.
According to statements from several affected residents, the problem is not the absence of buses on the street, but rather the failure to ensure their regular stops at the "Super Marché Said" point. They say that buses sometimes stop to pick up passengers, while at other times they pass by without stopping, despite the presence of waiting passengers.
The affected individuals emphasize that this situation occurs more frequently during the morning hours, a period when students are racing against time to reach their educational institutions on schedule.
Affected residents and students, particularly those living near "Said's shop," are calling for this point to be designated and adopted as an official and fixed bus stop, so that its stopping is not left to the driver's discretion or the circumstances of each trip. They assert that adopting a clear and approved point would end the current confusion and guarantee citizens, especially students, their right to benefit from urban transport from the closest point to their homes.
The suffering of students, according to the affected individuals, increases due to their frequent need to travel a long distance in the morning and evening to reach the bus stop at "Diar Arid" just to secure a spot to board. Residents say this distance particularly burdens students, consumes a significant portion of their time, and makes it difficult for them to arrive at their educational institutions on time, especially in the morning. The affected individuals believe that having an official stop at "Super Marché Said" would spare them this daily suffering and put an end to this unnecessary extra travel.
The repercussions of the situation, according to residents, are not limited to temporary inconvenience or minor travel delays, but are directly affecting the academic progress of students. Many find themselves forced to wait for another bus or search for alternative transportation, which frequently leads to late arrivals in class, and consequently missing part of the lessons.
Residents believe that the continuation of this situation on a near-daily basis turns the transportation problem into a social and educational issue that requires urgent intervention.
Given the ongoing situation, the concerned residents intend to submit a complaint to the management of the "Vectalia" company, which is contracted to manage urban transport services in Nador, in order to officially raise this problem and demand a practical and final solution.
The affected individuals request that the company intervene to adopt "Super Marché Said" as an official bus stop and ensure its regular stopping, while monitoring drivers' adherence to approved stops and routes. This would guarantee the right of the area's residents and students to benefit from regular urban transport services and put an end to prolonged daily suffering.
