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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo has authorised councils to control the movement of kombis in their areas of jurisdiction and to enforce traffic regulations.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued on Thursday, Moyo said this followed the lifting of a ban on commuter omnibus operations after the repeal of section 4(2)(a) of Statutory Instrument (SI) 83 of 202 Public Health (National Lockdown) that was enacted as a COVID-19 preventive measure. He said:<\/p>\n

All local authorities are to recommend route authority and issue rank discs for applicants operating on urban routes in their areas of jurisdiction and enforce traffic regulations and by-laws with the support of law enforcement agents.<\/p>\n

This includes removal of touts, picking and dropping points off passengers at undesignated points and addressing challenges of obstruction of traffic.<\/p>\n

Omnibus operators are advised to approach their respective authorities for the processing of their applications with immediate effect.<\/p>\n

Local authorities, residents\u2019 associations and transport operators welcomed the development.<\/p>\n

Greater Harare Association of Commuter Omnibus Operators secretary-general Ngoni Katsvairo told NewsDay that the move will eliminate touts. He said:<\/p>\n

No touts will control ranks after our membership obtain discs. There won\u2019t be interference from touts anymore.<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors president Frederick Maguramhinga said:<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t have a scenario where every kombi goes wherever the driver wants.<\/p>\n

We are going to have inspectors that will work with the council.<\/p>\n

Passengers Association of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Chibanda said:<\/p>\n

The issue of touts is a thorn in the flesh as they claim to own ranks and control how the commuting public should be charged in relation to prevailing situations.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo has authorised councils to control the movement of kombis in their areas of jurisdiction and to enforce traffic regulations. 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