Staff Writer
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) says it has upped the gear in arresting public transport operators over failure to stick to the stipulated movement timetables on the route permits.
The ZRP spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi Thursday said the police had noted with concern the conduct of some public service vehicle drivers who are not complying with timetables on route permits resulting in the drivers being dragged into dangerous and reckless road races for passengers.
He said as a result such anomalies have resulted in road traffic accidents in some instances.
“In a bid to ensure compliance with road traffic rules and regulations by public service vehicle, the Zimbabwe Republic police will with immediate effect heighten enforcement on compliance with route permits timetables.
“Owners of public service vehicles are therefore advised to adhere to the dictates of their route permits and timetables forthwith. We appeal to public service vehicle owners to cooperate with officers to ensure sanity prevails on the roads,” he said.
