1. Posted on Thursday 5 November 2009 - 16:36

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   Addou

   

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   Merieme Addou, AfricaNews reporter in Rabat, Morocco

   The Algerian Ministry of Transport is considering measures to replace the old and dangerous buses on the roads. It is part of the government's efforts to reduce road accidents.

   

   The ministry will develop the criteria for the forcible retirement of vehicles aged 30 years and over.
   
   Deaths resulting from car crashes soared by 7 % in 2009, as compared to the same period last year in the country. The North African country already leads the Arab world in traffic accidents.
   
   AfricaNews reporter said the prevalence of old vehicles has contributed to the high level of deaths on Algeria's roads. The proposal which is described as an important measure to improve road security and moves to keep dangerous vehicles off the road will be presented soon to the government for approval.
   
   A cut in on-road hours for drivers of public service vehicles to prevent fatigue is another measure believed to be considered by the government.
   
   Apart from the impact of this policy on accidents level, these removing clunkers from the road could also stimulate Algeria's struggling car industry. According to official estimates, about 60% of all cars in Algeria are more than 10 years old.
   
   The plan is also as part of the Algerian government efforts to remove polluting cars from roads and reduce pollution levels.
   
   AfricaNews reporter said while this plan can be a somewhat effective policy to reduce car accidents, citizens had a mixed reaction to the proposed new measures, especially that the new plan raises questions about what people with lower income will do.

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1. Posted on Friday 18 March 2011 03:36

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   JohnWatson

   

   
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   Whats wrong with old vehicles?

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   JohnWatson modified this message on 18-03-2011 08:29 with 82%

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2. Posted on Friday 18 March 2011 08:32

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   brandonmitchell

   

   
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   Why do they have to ban old vehicles? If it still can be used then why ban it? Just upgrade the vehicles. Add new car parts and in no time they will all look new.

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3. Posted on Monday 19 December 2011 07:19

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   J3rrYcid

   

   
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   This plan could well benefit the local car manufacturers in the country. However, the government has to also spare a thought for the lower income families who must rely on their old cars for work. Perhaps a subsidy could be given to them when they are purchasing new cars to replace their old ones?
   Melanie - Carid

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