Maldives Transport Authority has banned the use of heavy goods vehicles during the day, to decongest major roads of Malé City.
In a statement issued, the Maldives Transport Authority stated that the movement of goods, construction material, water and other beverages during the day are banned. The ban comes into effect on Sunday.
Movement of goods is allowed in Malé City from 2200hrs to 0600hrs, revealed the statement. However, regardless of the ban on operation of heavy goods vehicles during daylight hours, Maldives Transport Authority has granted an exception for the delivery of cooking gas during allocated times of the day. The authority has warned of strict penalties to those found violating the ban.
Transport Authority revealed, the main purpose of the ban is to relieve the congestion of roads in the capital, during school hours.