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Government has warned illegal operations of private kombis which ply urban routes in Harare and other urban centres.
In a statement by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, the urban transport for carriage of passengers is only restricted to the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO)
“The government strongly advises the private operators and the public, that urban transport service for the carriage of passengers is restricted to those provided by ZUPCO…”
Government has however directed kombi and bus who intend to operate in any city to register and work with the ZUPCO and the service to register is still open to everyone who invested in transport sector.
“We direct that private kombi and bus operators who intend to operate in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo and any other town or urban area, register and work with ZUPCO.Those who wish to join the partnership should register their intention to do so with ZUPCO.
Government has further said that pirate vehicle and any bus or kombi who are trying intra-city route or those using undesignated pick up points (Mshikashika) are subject to be penalised and have their vehicle seized.
“Pirate vehicle are illegal.Any kombi or bus operators trying to ply intra-city routes in Harare or any city or town in Zimbabwe without a ZUPCO sticker,Pirate vehicle (Mshikashika), all vehicle using undesignated pick up points being penalised and having their vehicle seized.
The Ministry has urged the Local Authorities and ZUPCO to continue working together in upgrading the Transport Infrastructure and upgrades termini and bus stops.
“The Local Authorities and ZUPCO are encouraged to continue working together upgrading the Transport Infrastructure and provide shelters at designated termini and bus stops”.
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