Over 100 Metro Bus drivers quit in August

OVER 100 Panama Metro Bus drivers resigned in  August, but the Mi Bus company says it has enough staff to keep the system going

Rafael Chavarria,  of theThe General Confederation of Workers of Panama (CTRP), said the drop came after the drivers received the payment of the thirteenth month.

He said the cause was  discontent with labor standards and practices within the Mi Bus company, which users say is providing bad service.

The representative of the National Public Transport Users, Jose Diaz,, said that "these are faults that affect the service, but the company does not want to listen."

The company reported that  it has adequate staff to maintain system in the capital and San Miguelito.

They say they have contracted operators 2,700 drivers,  which means there 2.3 for each bus. The  current fleet numbers 1,200 but complaints of long waits Continue to be aired.