NCOPT Sounds Alarm Over Unsafe West Coast Route Conditions

The National Council of Public Transportation (NCOPT) has expressed grave concern over the road conditions along the West Coast route. According to the Council, the conditions pose potential threats to bus drivers and passengers. Open trenches, potholes, and traffic congestion have made the route “unacceptable,” according to NCOPT Public Relations Officer Spencer McPhee. During an interview with St. Lucia Times, McPhee opened up about the daily tough challenges bus drivers and passengers face. “The council has received letters from its affiliates from the West Coast, from Soufriere and as far as the La Croix route,” said McPhee. “The road surface issues, potholes, and open trenches are a major concern. We are very concerned with the danger posed to motorists, commuters, and our passengers at this time.” The NCOPT acknowledges that ongoing road rehabilitation efforts between Cul-de-Sac and Soufriere contribute to some inconvenience.  However, McPhee highlighted that the open trenches—many of them not adequately marked—and the worsening road conditions have made the situation increasingly dangerous and urgent. McPhee explained that the issue has been ongoing for over three months, with the road conditions worsening in recent weeks. As a result, he says commute times have stretched longer, vehicles are getting more...