AYV News, August 6, 2024
The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority (SLPTA) has announced the implementation of a new ticketing system for its Waka Fine buses, effective immediately.
This move comes in response to the discovery of counterfeit tickets circulating in the market, which have led to significant revenue losses for the authority.
SLPTA management stated, “It has come to our notice that some unscrupulous individuals have flooded the market with fake tickets.”
To address this issue, the SLPTA will allow the use of both old and new tickets until Wednesday, August 7, 2024. “Passengers who have purchased valid old tickets can use them until August 7th,” the statement read.
From Thursday, August 8, 2024, only new tickets will be accepted on Waka Fine buses.
The SLPTA emphasized, “Effective August 8, all old bus tickets will not be allowed on the Waka Fine buses.” Passengers are also advised to keep their tickets for inspection by SLPTA supervisors.
The SLPTA is also preparing to launch a digitized cashless bus card ticketing system in the near future.
