Calm has settled over Fasan’ny Karana. This Wednesday, the bush taxis (taxis-brousse) are no longer there. The ticket counters are closed, and the spaces usually occupied by vehicles remain empty. A few merchants are still present, as if waiting for a last-minute turnaround. Behind their stalls, some observe the almost silent surroundings. Without travelers and transporters, activity has slowed to a crawl. Gradually, the merchants are also beginning to close their shops and pack up their goods.
“We hope, but there is nothing we can do,” confided a merchant met on site. A sentence that summarizes the wait of those who had chosen to stay. Hope remains, but the reality on the ground is gradually taking hold. A few days ago, Fasan’ny Karana was still bustling. Transporters, travelers, porters, and merchants occupied the area. Today, the absence of the bush taxis has completely changed the atmosphere. For the small businesses located around the station, the departure of the transporters is already being felt. Fewer passersby also means fewer customers. Some are still trying to hold on, while others prefer to close.
On site, the lowered shutters and closed counters bear witness to a visible change. Fasan’ny Karana, once punctuated by departures and arrivals, now seems to be waiting for what comes next.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-17 06:38:53 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/stationnement-fasanny-karana-deserte.html