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The Municipality of Chitungwiza has issued a public notice declaring an immediate ban on all unauthorized vendors, commuter operators picking up or dropping off passengers at undesignated points, and the presence of abandoned vehicles within the municipality’s jurisdiction.
The notice signals a decisive move by the local authority to restore order, ensure public safety, and improve the general upkeep of the town.
By Vongai Masuka
According to the municipality, all vendors operating in undesignated areas are directed to vacate immediately.
Failure to comply will result in the confiscation of goods.
This measure aims to address the proliferation of informal trading activities that have reportedly led to congestion and unsanitary conditions in various parts of Chitungwiza.
Commuter omnibus and other public transport operators are also facing a crackdown.
The municipality has also prohibited the picking up or dropping off of passengers at undesignated points, stating that this practice contributes to traffic congestion and endangers public safety.
Offenders will face penalties, including the impounding of their vehicles.
In a bid to clear public spaces and improve the aesthetic appeal of the town, the municipality has also declared all permanently or temporarily abandoned, non-functional vehicles as prohibited within public termini and municipal spaces.
Owners of such vehicles are instructed to remove them within seven days of the notice, after which the vehicles will be removed at the owners’ cost.
The notice also addresses the operation of vehicles without valid permits and rank entry fees.
The public notice issued by the Municipality of Chitungwiza
All operators are reminded that it is mandatory to secure valid driving permits and rank entry fees for designated operating areas.
The Municipality of Chitungwiza has also appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders, emphasizing that these measures are necessary to restore sanity and promote the smooth operation of the town.
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