The recent transport strike held last March 15, 2012 fizzled out. This is to be expected because not all drivers joined the strike for obvious reasons - drivers depend on their daily earnings and live a hand-to-mouth existence. Moreso, some of them do not believe in the militant transport group’s cause anymore since it has done them more harm than good.
The government does not in any way dictate oil price increases. These increases are market-driven and the government is dependent only on the world market prevailing prices. This is why I am at a loss why these transport groups blame the government for the increases when in fact, it tries all the possibilities to cushion the impact of such increases for the benefit of the public.
Also, the government has always responded to such crises. There is the Libreng Sakay manned by soldiers to help commuters. The police is also on alert to help keep peace and order while the strike is ongoing. I see no problem really. Strikes always end up peacefully with no untoward incidents. So, there is really no problem. It only causes inconvenience to the commuters.
We have only to give not only little but big sacrifices as we go through our daily lives. To make things worse for us like what these militant groups want and are doing, we should never allow. Their only intention is to sow chaos and confusion by conducting anti-development mass actions such as this recent strike.
These drivers have families to feed, clothe and shelter. A day lost means not only an empty stomach but a dire existence.