The public carrier said it cannot increase fares out of the
blues without the nod from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural
Development which it falls under.
“Those are just rumours. ZUPCO will only increase fares
after authorisation from the line Ministry with full consultation processes
done with stakeholders,” Sikhanyisiwe Ncube, the public relations officer said.
The company also revealed that it was in the process of
terminating contracts of some private bus operators franchised under its name;
however, names of the affected companies were not disclosed.
“ZUPCO has no rights or control over who wants to be
franchised or not. The contracts are premised on a win, win basis.
“We are aware of some (private companies) who are eager to
join. We are also terminating some
(contracts) due to failure to meet contractual obligations,” Ncube disclosed.
ZUPCO also cleared air on the tap card system which has
become topical as people are being duped of their hard earned cash by conmen at
boarding terminals.
“Not all buses refuse the tap cards, we have broader
methods to accommodate the needs of our vast clientele such that no passengers
will feel short changed,” she added. H Metro
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