Drivers should be qualified, well-paid

Recently I have read an article by a Bangladeshi who visited Korea and was very impressed by the separate lane for buses there which eases traffic congestion. The problem here in Dhaka is that bus drivers don't even stop at designated bus stops, let alone use the separate bus lanes. In developed countries like Korea, bus driving is a well-paid profession. They even have to be in uniform while on duty. A bus driver is required to be educated, have sufficient experience before he is given certificate to drive a bus. Here in Bangladesh, most drivers are uneducated who have no knowledge of or regard for traffic rules and are prone to violate those. For instance, they may even drive on the wrong side of the road.
I urge the government to declare bus driving a career with attractive pay package and benefits. A bus driver must be educated and have basic sense of responsibility.
Amainur Rahim
New DOHS, Mohakhali
Dhaka