The mayor of Pala, Dr Armi Jonas, officially launched the operation on October 9, 2026, to identify and register motorbike taxi operators, known as "Clandomen." The initiative seeks to sanitize the sector, combat insecurity, and professionalize the "Clandomen." The launch ceremony took place at the town hall, attended by the police commissioner and presidents of motorbike taxi associations in Pala.
Baïmi Djouadjam, president of the urban transport reorganization commission, emphasized that urban transport plays a vital role in the daily lives of residents and the city's economic development. However, the sector faces several challenges, including a lack of control over the number of operators, parking issues, and insecurity. The commission has been working to address these concerns through various actions, including meetings with transporters and awareness campaigns.
The Pala commune has established a commission to reorganize urban transport, which has been working to engage with transporters, conduct awareness campaigns, and identify parking points. Baïmi Djouadjam urged all transporters to collaborate with the census teams in a spirit of civic responsibility. He stressed that the goal is to improve the sector and ensure a safer and more organized transport system.
Dr Armi Jonas welcomed the implementation of the registration and licensing operation, which aims to better organize urban transport, enhance user safety, and promote a more orderly and responsible traffic system. He emphasized that the initiative is not intended to penalize drivers but rather to organize their activity, protect users, and improve traffic in the city.
The mayor invited all motorbike taxi drivers to present themselves to the competent services to be registered and complete the necessary formalities to obtain their communal license. To date, around 100 motorbike taxi drivers have been registered and have obtained their communal exploitation license. The operation is expected to continue, with the goal of registering all motorbike taxi operators in the city.
The registration and licensing operation is part of a broader effort to improve urban transport in Pala. The commune has been working to address the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity and a lack of organization. By registering and licensing motorbike taxi operators, the authorities aim to create a safer and more responsible transport system.
The initiative has been well-received by the transporters, who see it as an opportunity to improve their working conditions and contribute to a more organized transport system. The authorities have urged all transporters to collaborate with the census teams and to respect the regulations in place. The operation is expected to have a positive impact on the city's transport system and the lives of its residents.
Key points
- The operation aims to improve urban transport and security in Pala by registering and licensing motorbike taxi operators.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to address the challenges facing the transport sector in Pala, including insecurity and a lack of organization.
- Around 100 motorbike taxi drivers have already been registered and have obtained their communal exploitation license.
