WILLEMSTAD – Aggression on Curaçao’s roads is on the rise, and the cause lies in the island’s difficult socioeconomic situation, according to Andres Everitsz, chairman of the STU transport union. 

Everitsz—himself a bus driver with nearly 40 years of experience—said he witnesses the increase in traffic-related hostility almost daily. 

Stress and Financial Pressure Behind Aggression 

“People are facing serious financial problems. The cost of living keeps rising. There are mounting delays in paying utility bills for water and electricity. These are national problems that the government must address,” Everitsz stated. 

He explained that the stress and frustration caused by these hardships often spill over into traffic, leading to more aggressive behavior among drivers. 

Call for Government Action 

Everitsz urged authorities to take the issue seriously before it escalates further. 
“Do not wait until the situation gets out of control and lives are lost,” he warned. 

The union leader’s remarks highlight the link between economic pressures and public safety, calling on the government to step in with solutions to ease the strain on Curaçao’s citizens.