COMMUTER omnibus operators in Bulawayo have decided to
maintain an all round fare of $2 for all the commuting distances, saying there
is a need to strike a balance between fuel prices and availability as well as
fleet maintenance.
The Government announced that fares for a distance not more
than 10km should be pegged at $1, while for distances of 11km to 20km the fare
was pegged at $2 and for 21km and above $3. For long distance transport, a
price of 10 cents per kilometre was recommended.
In an interview, Tshova-Mubaiwa Transport Co-operative
chairman Mr Atlas Moyo said they were maintaining fares that the Government had
stipulated so that they do not inconvenience commuters.
“The fares that the Government has recommended are okay.
Travelling from suburbs to town fares that were suggested are around $1.50 to
$3 but as Tshova-Mubaiwa we have said we will maintain all our fares at $2. For
areas that are far like Cowdray Park, Pumula and Nkulumane 12 that were
suggested to be charged around $3 we have also vowed to maintain the $2 fare
just like other areas as we consider that most people don’t get high salaries
and some are not even working,” said Mr Moyo.
He said although fuel prices were increased last Sunday
that was no reason to overcharge passengers. Bulawayo City Transit spokesperson
Mr Daniel Pondo said he was away and was yet to be informed about the fares
they would charge as an association. Sunday News
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