New Travel Program Eases Journey Home for New Year Celebrations
In anticipation of the upcoming New Year's festivities, a special travel program has been put in place for Saturday and Sunday, December 30-31, 2023, to aid individuals in their journey to spend time with family in various provinces across the country.
Alex Carter
- 2023-12-27
- Updated 01:50 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - The travel program comes as a response to the annual challenge faced by travelers in securing transportation. Buses from Kigali to the provinces are usually overcrowded during this festive period. To counter the travel rush, additional measures have been established to accommodate the high demand efficiently and to facilitate a smoother travel experience for those heading home to celebrate the New Year.
Strategic Boarding Points for Provincial Destinations
To streamline the boarding process, specific boarding points have been assigned based on the destination. Passengers going to the Western and Southern Provinces, including the districts of Nyamasheke, Rusizi, Karongi, Ngororero, and Rutsiro (via Karongi), are to board their buses at the Kigali Pele Stadium. This move is expected to ease congestion and ensure that travelers heading to these districts do not face undue delays.
In a similar arrangement, passengers traveling to the Eastern Province through Kabuga will board at Kabuga bus station. This targeted approach to manage the holiday exodus comes as a relief for many who have experienced the stressful process in previous years.
Other designated pick-up locations are the Nyabugogo and Nyanza bus stations, chosen for their accessibility and capacity to handle the remaining passenger traffic. This organized departure system aims to distribute travelers evenly and reduce any potential bottlenecks at the bus stations.
In conclusion, the travel program is set to provide a more organized and satisfactory travel experience for the multitudes returning to their hometowns for New Year's celebrations. The proactive measures taken by the authorities reflect their commitment to ensuring that the joyous occasion is not overshadowed by transportation hurdles, allowing families and friends to reunite and usher in the new year with ease and happiness.
