{"id":4045,"date":"2026-01-04T17:29:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T17:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=4045"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T18:18:07","slug":"strike-in-the-transport-sector-call-for-collective-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/01\/04\/strike-in-the-transport-sector-call-for-collective-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Strike in the Transport Sector: Call for collective responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Facing the strike observed by bus operators, goods transporters, and taxi drivers, the National Organization of Algerian Transporters called this Sunday for a return to work, while reaffirming its confidence in institutional dialogue and the public authorities&#8217; ability to provide a fair and lasting solution. This is what the organization stated in a press release addressed to transporters.<\/strong><br \/>\n\u200b<\/p>\n<p>The National Organization of Algerian Transporters urged bus operators, goods transporters, and taxi drivers to &#8220;resume work and grant the organization the necessary opportunity and trust to resolve the current situation through dialogue and responsibility.&#8221; The organization specified that &#8220;it has formulated demands that serve the interests of transporters and the transport sector as a whole,&#8221; emphasizing that it is actively working to &#8220;convey professionals&#8217; concerns to the competent authorities within a clear and responsible institutional framework.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The National Organization of Algerian Transporters also reaffirmed its confidence in state institutions. It stressed that it places &#8220;full trust in the public authorities, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, to find a just and definitive solution to this situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Responding to concerns raised by the new road code draft, the National Organization of Algerian Transporters recalled that this text &#8220;is not immutable and can be revised or even repealed.&#8221; The organization indicated that &#8220;a new road traffic law project can be developed with the active participation of representatives from public and private sectors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Organization of Algerian Transporters, this inclusive approach will ensure &#8220;a balance between necessary deterrence against dangerous behaviors and protection of transport professionals&#8217; rights,&#8221; in a spirit of consultation and shared responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>While calling on transporters to &#8220;exercise wisdom and vigilance,&#8221; the organization warned against manipulation risks. It cautioned that some actors might seek to &#8220;exploit the current situation to serve narrow interests or those contrary to the national interest.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The National Organization of Algerian Transporters, &#8220;a responsible union,&#8221; emphasizes that &#8220;it has never been in its nature to lie to its members or manipulate them.&#8221; It added that &#8220;the organization&#8217;s history bears witness to its consistent positions and sincere commitment to transporters.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interior Ministry Clarifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Director of Roads and Logistics at the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, Abdelghani Hamani, confirmed that &#8220;the strengthening of penalties planned in the new road traffic law draft is limited to proven serious cases, established by an investigation&#8221; in a statement to national radio.<br \/>\n\u200b<\/p>\n<p>He specified that these cases particularly concern &#8220;driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics,&#8221; adding that &#8220;responsibility is engaged only after a thorough investigation into the real causes of the accident.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hamani explained that &#8220;the law draft was developed by a specialized committee of experts and specialists,&#8221; and that it &#8220;incorporates several proposals from various road safety stakeholders.&#8221; He stressed that &#8220;the new road code does not target drivers exclusively,&#8221; but aims mainly to &#8220;curb dangerous behaviors that endanger road safety and users&#8217; lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The same official indicated that, &#8220;for the first time, legal responsibility in serious accidents will extend to entities responsible for road construction and maintenance, as well as importers of counterfeit spare parts.&#8221; These elements, he specified, &#8220;are considered contributing factors to traffic accidents and must therefore be accounted for in the overall road safety approach.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facing the strike observed by bus operators, goods transporters, and taxi drivers, the National Organization of Algerian Transporters called this Sunday for a return to work, while reaffirming its confidence in institutional dialogue and the public authorities&#8217; ability to provide a fair and lasting solution. 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