The origins of the name "Tro-Tro" is a Ga language word "tro," which means three pence, that is, penny coins used during Ghana's colonial days.
In the late 1800s, mass transit buses charge passengers three pence per trip. So most people in Ghana call the public transports "tro-tros" till date.
Anyway that isn't the purpose of this post.
Let's look at some moment where "tro-tro" passenger(s) gets angry.
1. The moment the driver wants to fill the fuel tank. This is because passengers will be delayed for about three to five minutes. Passengers know fueling the vehicle will be of help but they expect driver to do so before loading. Hehehe...
2. When the vehicle gets stuck/faulty when on road. At this instance, all eyes on the "mate" (conductor) because passengers are ready to take back money they've paid.
3. Another moment where passengers gets angry is when the driver isn't smart enough to avoid traffic jam.
4. Small spaces between seats. Unless you don't meet long legs and if not, chale "mate" and driver are in trouble whiles transport owner may be chilling elsewhere.
5. Driver, passengers wants to get to their destination on time so please don't drive slow wai...
6. Oh passenger why should be so angry when God's matter dey go on?
Your fellow passenger may think you have a "second eye" ooo.
7. Yeeeesss back seat...and when the " flavor " from underarm hits your nose, catarrh is next. Dear "mate", passengers dislike this okay.
8. This isn't from the " mate" neither the driver. The moment the fat woman is sitting in middle. Have you experienced this before?... Hehehehe...
9. Excuse me driver, are you saying flat tyre?...you ain't at fault though but passengers hate this. They expect you to check things like this before moving the vehicle.
10. When the "mate" is trying to keep the change...some passengers are "stubborn" ooo...herrr! "Mate" you don't have to try them because they'll still take what belongs to them even when they alight.
These are few but thanks for your time.
Photos: Google
In the late 1800s, mass transit buses charge passengers three pence per trip. So most people in Ghana call the public transports "tro-tros" till date.
Anyway that isn't the purpose of this post.
Let's look at some moment where "tro-tro" passenger(s) gets angry.
1. The moment the driver wants to fill the fuel tank. This is because passengers will be delayed for about three to five minutes. Passengers know fueling the vehicle will be of help but they expect driver to do so before loading. Hehehe...
 |
2. When the vehicle gets stuck/faulty when on road. At this instance, all eyes on the "mate" (conductor) because passengers are ready to take back money they've paid.
3. Another moment where passengers gets angry is when the driver isn't smart enough to avoid traffic jam.
4. Small spaces between seats. Unless you don't meet long legs and if not, chale "mate" and driver are in trouble whiles transport owner may be chilling elsewhere.
5. Driver, passengers wants to get to their destination on time so please don't drive slow wai...
6. Oh passenger why should be so angry when God's matter dey go on?
Your fellow passenger may think you have a "second eye" ooo.
7. Yeeeesss back seat...and when the " flavor " from underarm hits your nose, catarrh is next. Dear "mate", passengers dislike this okay.
8. This isn't from the " mate" neither the driver. The moment the fat woman is sitting in middle. Have you experienced this before?... Hehehehe...
9. Excuse me driver, are you saying flat tyre?...you ain't at fault though but passengers hate this. They expect you to check things like this before moving the vehicle.
10. When the "mate" is trying to keep the change...some passengers are "stubborn" ooo...herrr! "Mate" you don't have to try them because they'll still take what belongs to them even when they alight.
These are few but thanks for your time.
Photos: Google