All India Transporters Welfare Association

Issues are plenty, we’ll have ....

Issues are plenty, we’ll have to be a little witty! “The only journey is the one within.” — Rainer Maria RilkeHow true! No matter what our problems are or how big or small these problems are, it’s how we decide to travel the journey that matters the most! Similarly, the transport sector is surrounded by lots of issues, but it's about how we are going to deal with these issues that matter the most. As for me, I can enumerate the problems and challenges of transporters in two categories. First, the solution which can be achieved within the transport fraternity is to grow as a unit. Second, is the category which describes the issues related to government bodies and other authorities. Generally, the issues related to transport can be counted as unhealthy competition, holding and deduction of payments by customers, cost-cutting and not being able to meet the increasing cost, inadequate adoption of technology and affordability of quality manpower. But have we tried to overcome these issues? By what means? My experience says we have not tried to overcome these problems, however, it's not that enthusiasm was missing. Such issues can only be resolved by establishing a code of conduct for all transporters, which should be enforced and followed by all. Initially, it will be difficult to come to terms with this code of conduct but in long run, it will surely be fruitful. Without this such issues will keep on bothering us. The other nature of problems is r....