Traffic issue
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It seems that the traffic congestion is going to be a typical feature of urban life in Dhaka city and it is getting worse day by day. The ever-increasing number of private cars is evidently responsible for this situation. On the other hand, with the upcoming Ramadan, the invasion of unauthorized rickshaws has already started. In this situation, can we consider some of the following measures? - In order to control private cars on the street, make a schedule to use them with odd and even number plates on every alternate day of the week, excepting Friday. This will reduce the number of cars by 50 per cent on the streets and definitely ease the pain of waiting on the road for hours. - All minibuses and human haulers should be replaced by 50+ seater large buses (one such a bus can carry three minibus-load of travellers). - Watch all the rickshaw garages from Jatrabari to Gabtoli and Tongi to Narayanganj so that no illegal rickshaws are released from now on. - Watch all entry-points to Dhaka city to check unauthorized rickshaws from entering the city from suburban areas. It is known that the private car owners would not like the idea but instead of waiting in the traffic jam for 2 to 4 hours a day at almost regular basis it is better to opt for an alternative transport mode for 3-days a week!
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