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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) says it needs a minimum of 3 000 buses to end transport challenges for the travelling public.<\/p>\n

ZUPCO has contracted private transporters to boost its fleet as the state-owned public utility struggles to get back to its feet.<\/p>\n

However, some of the contracted private players withdrew their buses from the ZUPCO pool because of meagre payments.<\/p>\n

Currently, ZUPCO is deploying at least 765 high-volume buses and 1 150 commuter omnibuses (kombis) in urban areas.<\/p>\n

More than 500 of the available buses are currently plying Harare\u2019s roads but still, the buses are inadequate as travellers are still facing challenges.<\/p>\n

ZUPCO chief executive officer, Evaristo Madangwa, told The Sunday Mail that the company is still open to more transporters. Madangwa said:<\/p>\n

The issue of the fleet is an ongoing process, we need at least 3 000 buses to meet demand though we will get conclusive figures when census results are out.<\/p>\n

We are expecting additional buses this month while more are being assembled locally.<\/p>\n

This will go a long way in addressing the prevailing challenges.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, ZUPCO introduced a new pre-ticketing system whereby a passenger purchases their ticket from ZUPCO booths and are then given their fleet and seat numbers before boarding the bus.<\/p>\n

The pre-tickets can be bought using cash, swipe or EcoCash.<\/p>\n

Madangwa said the system also helps reduce long queues and stampedes at pick-up points. He added:<\/p>\n

When one purchases their ticket, they are given a fleet and seat number and wait for their bus.<\/p>\n

This means there is no point in stampede because one knows which bus they are waiting for.<\/p>\n

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