Students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are appealing to the school authorities to enhance the shuttle services provided on campus.
The students, who heavily rely on the shuttle rides for their daily commute to lectures, are facing challenges due to the insufficient number of shuttle buses and operational inefficiencies.
According to Kwasi Prempeh, a student residing in one of the GUSSS hostels, the current situation is dire, with only two shuttle buses servicing the route from Brunei to the Business School.
“You can be at the business school waiting for a brunei shuttle and in a space of one hour 4 to 5 commercial area shuttles would come with no sight of brunei shuttles and it gets worse in the afternoons,” he said.
This limited availability of shuttles is causing significant delays and inconvenience for students trying to reach their destinations on time.
Students have reported instances of overcrowding and unsafe conditions at the shuttle stops, with some individuals resorting to theft and harassment.
One frustrated student reported that she arrived at the shuttle area around 7 am and had to wait until approximately 8:09 am for the shuttle.
Upon finally arriving in class, the lecturer dismissed her from the lecture hall, leading her to express her dissatisfaction about how this incident has impacted her studies.
The lack of reliable and sufficient shuttle services is not only affecting students’ punctuality but also their safety and well-being.
Baaba Ghartey recounted a distressing incident where she was harassed while attempting to board the shuttle, highlighting the urgent need for improved security measures.
“One guy kept harassing me while we were all struggling to get on the bus. It was as if I had been his target for a long time and this was his only opportunity to do what he wanted to do,” she said angrily.
In light of these challenges, the students are calling on the school leadership and administration to address the issues surrounding the shuttle services and ensure that adequate and efficient transportation options are provided to meet the needs of the student population.
Source: Valentina Boateng, Publishing Student, KNUST
