Bamenda:The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, has enforced a 48-hour suspension on the sale of motorbikes in Cameroon's North West Region as part of a new effort to take stock of motorcycles currently available in shops.
According to Cameroon News Agency, this decision was announced during a meeting with approximately 380 motorbike riders in Bamenda, coinciding with the minister's working visit to the area.
The minister stated that the temporary suspension is intended to allow administrative authorities to conduct an inventory of existing motorbike stocks. This is part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening regulation and improving identification within the sector.
As part of the new regulations, every motorbike sale must now include the issuance of a number plate, with sellers expected to facilitate this process. Additionally, motorbike riders will need to undergo proper identification procedures.
Furthermore, the minister announced that motorbike riders will be restricted to carrying only one passenger at a time. During the meeting, Atanga Nji also provided fuel to the riders and promised to cover identification costs for the first 100 riders.
These measures are introduced as authorities seek to enhance the regulation, identification, and monitoring of the motorbike transport sector in the North West Region.