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Police crack down on unregistered kombis
29 Jan 2025 at 08:45hrs | Views
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reiterated its call for all commuter omnibus operators to register their vehicles, warning that unlicensed kombis will not be permitted to operate on the country's roads.
In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi emphasized the importance of compliance with transport regulations, citing the ongoing operation, "No to mushikashika and lawlessness on the roads."
Commissioner Nyathi stressed that only kombis with proper registration and verifiable documents will be allowed to carry passengers.
"The police reiterate that only duly registered kombis with all the relevant and verifiable documents will be allowed to carry passengers from one point to another. No unregistered or unlicensed kombi or pirate taxi will be allowed to conduct business as a public service vehicle," he said.
He urged kombi owners to ensure that their operations adhere to legal requirements and called on passengers to board public transport only at designated pick-up points.
The police also vowed to take stern action against corrupt officers and law-breaking kombi operators.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within the rank and file of the police," said Commissioner Nyathi.
He further warned that some unregistered kombi operators were colluding with rogue individuals to evade law enforcement, an issue the police are addressing.
Commissioner Nyathi highlighted a particular concern regarding illegal operations along the Harare-Chitungwiza route, where some kombis drop passengers before reaching the designated Seke Bridge drop-off point.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police is taking decisive action on unregistered kombis that are picking up passengers on the Chitungwiza-Harare Central Business District route and dropping them off before the Seke Bridge," he said.
To ensure smooth operations for law-abiding transporters, Commissioner-General of Police Stephen Mutamba has instructed commanders to facilitate the passage of fully registered and compliant kombis at police checkpoints.
The police assured the public that operations targeting illegal public transporters would continue as part of broader efforts to enhance road safety and reduce lawlessness on Zimbabwe's roads.
Passengers and operators have been urged to cooperate with authorities to promote a safer and more regulated public transport system.
In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi emphasized the importance of compliance with transport regulations, citing the ongoing operation, "No to mushikashika and lawlessness on the roads."
Commissioner Nyathi stressed that only kombis with proper registration and verifiable documents will be allowed to carry passengers.
"The police reiterate that only duly registered kombis with all the relevant and verifiable documents will be allowed to carry passengers from one point to another. No unregistered or unlicensed kombi or pirate taxi will be allowed to conduct business as a public service vehicle," he said.
He urged kombi owners to ensure that their operations adhere to legal requirements and called on passengers to board public transport only at designated pick-up points.
The police also vowed to take stern action against corrupt officers and law-breaking kombi operators.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within the rank and file of the police," said Commissioner Nyathi.
He further warned that some unregistered kombi operators were colluding with rogue individuals to evade law enforcement, an issue the police are addressing.
Commissioner Nyathi highlighted a particular concern regarding illegal operations along the Harare-Chitungwiza route, where some kombis drop passengers before reaching the designated Seke Bridge drop-off point.
"The Zimbabwe Republic Police is taking decisive action on unregistered kombis that are picking up passengers on the Chitungwiza-Harare Central Business District route and dropping them off before the Seke Bridge," he said.
To ensure smooth operations for law-abiding transporters, Commissioner-General of Police Stephen Mutamba has instructed commanders to facilitate the passage of fully registered and compliant kombis at police checkpoints.
The police assured the public that operations targeting illegal public transporters would continue as part of broader efforts to enhance road safety and reduce lawlessness on Zimbabwe's roads.
Passengers and operators have been urged to cooperate with authorities to promote a safer and more regulated public transport system.
Source - The Herald
