THE Zimbabwe
United Passenger Company (Zupco) has allayed fears of fare hikes, dismissing as
false, reports circulating on social media claiming that the firm had increased
its bus fares by at least 30 percent.
Social media,
during the Heroes and Defence Forces
holidays, was awash with reports that Zupco had increased their charges by 30
percent.
According to
the social media reports a $ 0.50 route had been pegged at $2, while $1 and
$1.50 routes were said to be up to $4 and $6 respectively.
In an interview
yesterday, Zupco Chief Executive Officer, Mr Everisto Madangwa said fares
remain unchanged. “As Zimbabwe United Passenger Company would like to advise
our valued commuters that we have not increased our fares as it is being
reported on social media,” he said.
Mr Madangwa
said the false reports had prompted travellers to be in panic mode thereby
causing inconveniences. “Zupco would like to express its concern over the
malicious social media messages. We urge passengers to disregard the misleading
social media messages that are creating unnecessary panic mode and
inconveniences,” he said.
Apart from the
false social media reports the Government has pledged to continue availing more
Zupco buses as it aims to ease transport challenges in the country by availing
reliable and affordable transport to the people in line with the Vision 2030.
A fortnight ago
President Mnangagwa commissioned 47 Zupco buses, the second batch of a 300-bus
fleet as Government continues to build a safe and reliable transport system in
the country. Herald
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