Three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman die from heat in Djibouti; truck drivers’ association blames owners(Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti)Addis Abeba – At least three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman have died in the past two weeks, and two additional drivers have been hospitalized, all due to the extreme temperatures in Djibouti. “The drivers are compelled to travel to Djibouti and remain there without their freight to avoid termination from their jobs,” Solomon explained. “In contrast, once reaching Djibouti, vehicle owners are no longer responsible for such costs.”The drivers, however, are subjected to excessive charges for tolls, parking, and other ancillary fees, according to Solomon. The general manager of the association contends that dispatching drivers to Djibouti’s port has a deleterious effect on the Ethiopian economy. Solomon implored vehicle owners to acknowledge the gravity of this issue and to refrain from prematurely dispatching drivers.

Source: Ethiopian News June 20, 2024 11:54 UTC