Inhabitants of major towns in Cameroon like Yaounde are experiencing a hard time getting to their destinations early in the morning as a result of traffic jam.
The traffic congestion is the immediate effect of the resumption of classes after the two-week break for students and pupils nationwide.
The honking of vehicles and crowded pedestrian paths is the order of the day as pupils, students and workers queue up at the major junctions in town, waiting to board a taxi.
A taxi driver in Yaounde, Bongajum Gerald decries the traffic situation saying it is the most critical between 7:30 and 8:30 am.
The driver says the situation is one he cannot avoid but however lauds the police and traffic wardens for a good job in ensuring the flow of traffic.
As car owners and taxi drivers complain of the situation, other road users especially those who board taxis also have a hard time coping with the traffic congestion.
Tchoupou Aude, a student in Yaounde complained the difficulties she goes through with boarding a taxi for school, even when she is on the road early.
A civil servant, Monyou on his part, indicated that roads are congested because some people consumed much money during the festive period and so cannot pay the right tariffs at the moment.
According to Monyou, longer nights with daytime appearing to be dark calls back old habits of waking up late. And this also accounts for the delays and congestion on the streets.
With the long queues of impatient pedestrians waiting to board taxis, the traffic congestion and the unending honking by angry drivers, one is certain that work and school have effectively resumed after the flamboyant festive period.
