Ever since the introduction of the lockdown measures last
year after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Government banned all
commuter omnibuses serve for those operating under the Zimbabwe United
Passengers Company (ZUPCO)
However, unruly non-Zupco kombi operators have been
constantly defying lockdown regulations, by sneaking back onto the road in
ever-growing numbers, increasing the health risks for those that use them.
Recently, President Mnangagwa directed the police to ensure
that only designated transport operators such as Zupco continue to be public
transport providers.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said police will continue to impound all kombis operating illegally.
“More than 8000 illegally operating kombis have to date
been impounded by the police across the country. It’s a countrywide operation.
Kombi operators should ensure that their kombis are not on the roads.”
A survey carried by The Herald recently revealed that at
Robert Mugabe Avenue and Fifth Street, next to Road Port, kombis were carrying
people and were playing cat and mouse with the police.
They were also operating along Seke Road just after the
flyover ferrying commuters going to the southern suburbs and Chitungwiza. Some
operate along Harare-Bindura Road. Herald
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