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Commercial cyclists must desist from abusing drugs in order to safeguard the integrity of their bsuienss and provide good services to the public.
The message was delivered by Assistant Inspector Marie Rose Uwizera, the District Community Liaison Officer of Nyabihu, during a meeting with over 80 commercial bicyclists operating in the district.
“Abusing drugs and alcohol leads to addictions that make one unable to efficiently perform their duties – and in your case, this might lead you into terrible accidents that harm yours and the passengers lives and even harm other road users,” she told the cyclists.
“It is therefore in your favor that you avoid the consumption of these illicit products, but instead concentrate on your work and developing your nation.”
She also called on the commercial cycling community to work with Police through community policing by providing timely information that helps to prevent or solve crimes.
“You should also ensure that your business is not infiltrated by masqueraders yet are criminals who distribute drugs and illicit brew or conduct other sinister activities in society.
Police has constantly reached out the cycling business operators, and has always reminded them to obey traffic rules in order to foster safety on the roads.
In January this year, Police partnered with Gasabo District to donate five motorcycles to specific commercial bicyclists in a bid to motivate their upgrade to motorcycling business.
