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Moffat Mungazi
Post Reporter
POLICE have warned unregistered kombis and pirates taxis to desist from carrying passengers as public services vehicles, reiterating that operators must fully comply with the country’s road rules and regulations.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said law enforcement agents will take decisive action against errant motorists as the ongoing “No to mushikashika and lawlessness on the roads” operation intensifies.
“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 as public service vehicles. In this regard, no unregistered kombis or pirate taxis will be allowed to conduct business as public service vehicles. The police urge all kombi owners to lead by example and ensure that anyone intending to operate a public service vehicle business duly complies with the country’s road rules and regulations,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said kombis in the public service business must be registered and licenced through the relevant Government arms.
Commissioner Nyathi urged the commuters to assist in the promotion of public safety by boarding registered kombis and reporting errant drivers to the police.
“Police implore passengers or the travelling public not to board ramshackled or dilapidated kombis, including those with no registration plates or with broken windows covered by cardboard boxes and other materials. The public should also assist in the promotion of public safety by not boarding or waiting for transport at undesignated points as the practice disrupts the smooth flow of traffic,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He added that the police force does not condone corruption among its officers.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within its rank and file. This includes some unregistered kombi operators who are now working in cahoots with unruly elements to perpetuate corrupt activities on the roads,” he said.
Commissioner Nyathi said the police force will ensure that duly registered and compliant kombis are allowed passage at police check points without being inconvenienced.