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Zimbabwe govt scraps retesting requirement for bus drivers
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The Government has completely abolished the requirement for public service vehicle (PSV) drivers to undergo retesting, in a move aimed at streamlining transport regulations and reducing the cost of doing business in the sector.
PSVs include buses, taxis and shuttle services that transport passengers for a fee, either along designated routes or on hire.
In a statement issued on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Felix Mhona said law enforcement agencies have been formally notified that PSV driver retesting is no longer required and cannot be enforced under the law.
"As part of the foregoing reviews, Government completely removed the requirement for retesting of PSV Drivers," Mhona said.
"In that vein, the Ministry advises law enforcement agencies that retesting of PSV drivers is no longer a requirement, thus compliance with regards to the same is no longer enforceable at law."
In addition to scrapping retesting, Government has also reviewed and revised fees charged by key transport authorities, including the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), Road Motor Transportation (RMT) and the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID).
Mhona said the reforms form part of broader efforts to establish a modern, efficient and business-friendly transport regulatory framework.
Despite the changes, the minister urged drivers, vehicle owners and transport operators to continue complying with all other road transport regulations to ensure safety and order on the roads.
"Indeed, Government remains committed to creating a modern, efficient and business-friendly transport regulatory framework," he said.
"I therefore urge all drivers, vehicle owners and transport operators to comply fully with road transport regulations and to take advantage of the revised, streamlined fee structure."
The removal of PSV retesting has been welcomed by sections of the transport industry, which had previously complained that the requirement was costly and burdensome, particularly for small-scale operators.
PSVs include buses, taxis and shuttle services that transport passengers for a fee, either along designated routes or on hire.
In a statement issued on Thursday, 15 January 2026, Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Felix Mhona said law enforcement agencies have been formally notified that PSV driver retesting is no longer required and cannot be enforced under the law.
"As part of the foregoing reviews, Government completely removed the requirement for retesting of PSV Drivers," Mhona said.
"In that vein, the Ministry advises law enforcement agencies that retesting of PSV drivers is no longer a requirement, thus compliance with regards to the same is no longer enforceable at law."
Mhona said the reforms form part of broader efforts to establish a modern, efficient and business-friendly transport regulatory framework.
Despite the changes, the minister urged drivers, vehicle owners and transport operators to continue complying with all other road transport regulations to ensure safety and order on the roads.
"Indeed, Government remains committed to creating a modern, efficient and business-friendly transport regulatory framework," he said.
"I therefore urge all drivers, vehicle owners and transport operators to comply fully with road transport regulations and to take advantage of the revised, streamlined fee structure."
The removal of PSV retesting has been welcomed by sections of the transport industry, which had previously complained that the requirement was costly and burdensome, particularly for small-scale operators.
Source - Pindula
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