Various business owners operating in Maseru are reporting slow business and struggle this festive season

In an interview with PC FM this morning, a taxi driver Mr. Buang HataHata says the festive season challenges them to be more patient since there is a notable decrease in passenger volume

He says the season forces them to go an extra mile for passengers and the despite the assistance they get from conductors who usually charge them 1 Loti per passenger, the situation does not change

On the other hand, street vendors along the Maseru District Hospital also expressed that business is slow on their end, citing unemployment and consumer’s preference to buy in bulk from bigger stores as reasons affecting their business

Both ‘Mathabo Letsapo and ‘Mamotseki Motseki said business has been slow since the beginning of this month, also blaming the Hospitals’ restriction of foods within the premises as another hindering factor