Search / Kombis
Bulawayo taxi association demands repeal of route-sharing policy
The United Bulawayo Taxi Association, representing a coalition of kombi (minibus) owners from various public transport groups, has submitted a petition to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) demanding the...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:36hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council stops Egodini Terminus construction
The Bulawayo City Council has taken decisive action to address the growing lawlessness caused by kombi operators and vendors, temporarily halting the construction of Phases 1B and 2 at the Egodini Ter...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Cars impounded by BCC up for auction in 30 days
Motorists in Bulawayo are grappling with exorbitant storage fees imposed by the city council for impounded vehicles, leading some to confront charges that exceed the value of their cars. Reports indic...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:30hrs | 1810 | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxis, kombis unsafe for school pupils
Bulawayo authorities have strongly condemned the use of pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, and commuter omnibuses for transporting school pupils, citing significant safety concerns, particu...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Govt defends 60km radius restrictions decision
The government has defended its decision to reduce the operating radius of commuter omnibuses (kombis) from 120km to 60km, stating that it followed consultations and assurances that the national bus f...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus operators urged to step up after kombi ban
Large bus operators are preparing to handle increased demand following new government restrictions limiting commuter omnibuses to operate within a 60 km radius. This move aims to improve road safety b...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:24hrs | 5603 | by Staff reporter
New route permit restrictions shock kombi operators
The Zimbabwean government's recent decision to reduce the operating radius for kombis from 120km to 60km has surprised and concerned public transport operators, particularly those serving rural r...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Kombis banned from operating beyond 60km radius in Zimbabwe
The Government has reduced the operating distance for Kombis from 120km to 60km and mandated the installation of speed limiting and monitoring devices for all Kombis.Transport and Infrastructu...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Kombis, vendors desert eGodini
Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart, has expressed concern over the abandonment of the Egodini Bus Terminus and Traders Market by informal traders and transport operators, which could lead to con...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:39hrs | 1973 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean vendors are suffering because of Sadc
Many people who rely on vending in towns and cities are eager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit to conclude so they can resume their livelihood...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
SADC must worry more about Zimbabweans' welfare than the leaders' comfort
The frequent visits by the SADC Secretariat to Zimbabwe are quite troubling. Ever since preparations for hosting the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit by Harare went into full thr...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 604 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Long-distance buses dessert Entumbane rank
Vendors at the Entumbane bus terminus in Bulawayo are experiencing a significant decline in business as many long-distance buses have shifted to other loading points. Pre...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:19hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are distraught by financial trauma
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, Zimbabweans are emotionally drained. They are overwhelmed by the severity of deprivation caused by the collapse of currenci...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:52hrs | 10 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
ZUDAC affiliates extort passengers, corrupt
THE Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC), including its affiliates, have been fingered in an extortion scandal and being accomplices in abusing commuting passengers, an investigation expos...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 21:07hrs | 7 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Pirate kombis, taxis wreak chaos
BULAWAYO police, motorists and registered commuter operators have flagged pirate taxis and kombis for bringing "wild-west" chaos to the city through wanton violation of traffic laws.Traffic ac...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo pirate taxis regularise operations
A NUMBER of pirate taxis and kombis in Bulawayo are reportedly jostling to register with transport associations to regularise their operations to avoid having their vehicles impounded.The Zimb...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Vendors defy Bulawayo council directive
IT was business as usual yesterday for vendors operating along 5th Avenue in the City Centre, as they openly defied a Bulawayo City Council directive to vacate the street by Sunday to pave the way for...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
44 vehicles impounded in crackdown on errant kombis
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) in conjunction with police yesterday launched a blitz against pirate taxis and errant kombis defying a directive to move to the newly upgraded Egodini bus terminus and othe...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council not going back on decongesting CBD
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says there is no going back in decongesting the city centre and has directed informal traders and taxi operators to move to newly upgraded Egodini Terminus and other de...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 091 arrested for traffic rules violators
POLICE in Bulawayo arrested 1 091 people following a crackdown on violators of traffic rules and regulations as part of efforts to restore sanity in the city.Among those arrested were 423 moto...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traders shun Egodini, decry exorbitant user fees
TWO days after the opening of the upgraded Egodini Terminus in Bulawayo, traders and commuters are yet to move to the facility amid revelations that vendors want a reduction of the proposed US$90 mont...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Egodini finally re-opens
BULAWAYO'S Egodini Terminus finally opened its gates yesterday following the completion of the upgrade works on the taxi rank under Phase One of the multi-million-dollar construction project that shou...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Residents raise concern over councillors' stands
In the face of worsening basic service delivery in many local authorities, including Bulawayo, ratepayers have raised concerns about certain privileges granted to serving councillors. Specific...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inadequate toilets leave Plumtree stinking
PLUMTREE residents have bemoaned inadequate ablution and sanitation facilities in the town centre especially at the vendors trading points, amid fears of possible outbreaks of waterborne diseases....Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Egodini Phase 1A complete, to reopen soon
BULAWAYO residents will soon be able to access Egodini, the city's largest transport and trading hub, which has been closed for eight years due to a stalled redevelopment project. The project,...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mr Mnangagwa where are the ZUPCO buses purchased in 2019?
The Citizens Coalition for Change raises critical questions surrounding the fate of ZUPCO buses reportedly bought and commissioned by Mr. Mnangagwa in 2019, as citizens grapple with transport challeng...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo traffic lawlessness continues unabated
DRIVING on Bulawayo's roads in the Central Business District is now a nightmare as rowdy push-cart operators, pirate taxi drivers, kombi and bus crews flout traffic rules and regulations as the city f...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Operators hike fares as holiday traffic surges
MAJOR bus termini, depots and popular hiking spots in Bulawayo were yesterday a hive of activity as bustling crowds of people jostled to catch buses to travel to various destinations ahead of Christma...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
9 killed in head-on collision
Two Honda Fit vehicles collided head-on in Mazowe early yesterday killing nine people, with Acting Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa expressing concern over the h...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
VID corruption probed
A committee has been set up by Government to investigate allegations of corruption at the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) over decades-long accusations that drivers' licences are being corruptly...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Commuter omnibus turf wars simmer
A TURF war is brewing in Harare's commuter omnibus industry as rival factions battle for control of lucrative routes amid fears that the tension could degenerate into bloody clashes.Senior pol...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC tightens restrictions on heavy trucks
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has tightened restrictions on heavy trucks and buses by barring them from driving through the city centre.The authorities have ordered truck drivers to stick to...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police intensifies blitz on motorists
Law enforcement authorities in Zimbabwe, in collaboration with various stakeholders, have significantly escalated their efforts to target vehicles operating in violation of the law. These operations f...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zupco to get 500 more buses
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) is set to receive a total of 500 buses by the next year, including 150 coaches to be delivered by the end of this year, as part of a comprehensive plan to...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government still prioritising rehabilitation of Bulawayo-Nkayi Road
The government remains committed to completing the rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Nkayi road, and work is expected to resume once funds are released by the treasury, according to a senior government o...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Blitz against motorists still continuing
The police have announced the continuation of their "Tame the Traffic Jungle" operation, which targets vehicles that are unregistered or unlicensed, operators providing public transport without the pr...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff eporter
Zimbabwe police blitz triggers commuter blues
Thus far, over 19,000 motorists have been apprehended across the country as part of the ongoing operation targeting unregistered and unlicensed vehicles, public transport providers lacking proper lice...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
1,940 Zimbabwean motorists arrested on first day of police operation
On the inaugural day of an operation aimed at addressing "roadway lawlessness," law enforcement took into custody almost 2,000 motorists.This nationwide inter-agency initiative, which runs fro...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 12:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commuters complain over exorbitant fares
COMMUTERS in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the exorbitant fares charged by transport operators in order to force them to pay in foreign currency.The fares in local currency are ranging ...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo bus operators bend the rules, flout BCC by-laws
WITH the words "Inter Africa" inscribed at the back, a silver Toyota Quantum vehicle makes a sudden stop and a tout bolts out, approaches two women and asks where they are travelling to. The tout tell...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe transporters to fit speed limiting and monitoring devices
Bus operators and other public service vehicle operators have welcomed the Statutory Instrument 118 of 2023 instituted by Government last week that compels them to be fitted with speed limiting and mo...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Buses/ kombis and trucks MUST instal speed limit and monitoring devices
Zimbabwe Transport Ministry says it's now mandatory for buses/kombis and other heavy vehicles to install speed limit and monitoring devices on their vehicles with immediate effect.-️ No pers...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mthuli Ncube's 'smart city' vision takes shape - Cowdray Park road rehab in full swing
PARTS of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo that had until recently been declared no go areas by kombi and Zupco operators are now once again being graced by vehicular traffic, following the grading of r...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
The nightmare of hiking on 'Mushikashika' vehicles
Sure, here is the text in paragraphs:The alarm sound from my comms gadget wrenched me from the dream world. It's 3:30 am, time to get ready if one wants to board 'mushikashika' commuter cars, ...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by TT Murisa, Chinehasha
Intercity buses turn Bulawayo CBD into a Mbare
CALL it lawlessness or chaos. This is what several long-distance bus operators plying intercity routes are turning Bulawayo city centre into.For sometime, there has been rampant illegal pickin...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Egodini decade of deception
WHEN the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) ordered vendors and transport operators to vacate Basch Street Terminus on 25 March 2016, those men and women that were marched out of the place famously known as ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:00hrs | 4 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Kombis fares now range between $600 and $1 000 for a single trip
COMMUTER omnibus operators in Bulawayo have increased fares in local currency.The new fares range between $600 and $1 000 for a single trip, depending on the time one boards the vehicles and t...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Councils now empowered to control kombis
Local Government minister July Moyo has authorised councils to control movement of commuter omnibuses in their areas of jurisdiction and to enforce traffic regulations.In a statement yesterday...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:07hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Police to start blitz on kombis tomorrow
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a blitz aimed at enforcing compliance of route permits and timetables to some public service drivers who are not complying with the agreed timetables....Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 20:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malayitsha4ED launched in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO city centre came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon when a convoy of cross-border kombis, mostly South African registered Toyota Quantums, moved around with drivers honking their horns, mar...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
