Moanda-Kinshasa Route: Taxi Drivers Denounce Harassment

Taxi drivers operating between Moanda and Kinshasa are voicing strong complaints about what they describe as excessive harassment and unjustified fees along the national road N°1. The drivers, who ferry passengers between the Kongo-Central province and the capital, report a multiplication of checkpoints and demands for payment.

Specifically, drivers traveling the stretch between Mitendi and Matadi-Kibala are experiencing repetitive stops. They allege that officials are imposing payments they deem unfair, which substantially increases their journey duration. This situation is creating significant operational difficulties and financial strain.

The drivers are calling for an end to these practices, which they argue are hindering their livelihoods and the flow of transport on a crucial route. They seek a more streamlined and fair system for controls and taxation to ensure their work can continue without undue burden.