The menace grows Editorial Guyana Chronicle July 17, 1998 WE EARLIER this week raised the growing concern over the deadly menace mini-buses operating public transportation routes have become. Yesterday's narrow escape from another mini-bus for a team of media personnel forces us to again raise the issue and to urge the authorities to recognise the increasing dangers road users face from these vehicles and to take firm steps to rein in the drivers. From all accounts, a speeding mini-bus yesterday was responsible for the accident with the vehicle the media team was in. A speeding mini-bus has also been blamed for the death of the Canadian airman and serious injuries to his colleagues and others on the East Bank Demerara road on Monday. Head of the Roraima Airways company, Capt. Gerry Gouveia has outlined suggestions in a letter to Police Commissioner, Mr. Laurie Lewis which we publish today. The mini-bus menace is becoming intolerable and urgent action is needed to protect people on the roads. Recently-elected President of the Guyana Consumers Association, Mr. John Da Silva, who was nearby when yesterday's accident occurred, said it "highlights the need for the enforcement of traffic regulations which are in place". Mr. Da Silva called for increased Police presence during rush hours, adding that this is essential to reduce the incidence of traffic mishaps. Capt. Gouveia, in his letter, goes further and suggests a plan of action with the cooperation of passengers in mini-buses. The roads of Guyana are swiftly being transformed into danger zones from these speed maniacs and the only thing to stop them is firm action by the authorities. The situation warrants nothing but firm and decisive measures and the Government has to begin to take a closer look at steps that can be implemented in the short and long-term.