CAG bus driver fined, banned for negligence

Simbarashe Ruwocha (38), of Unit O, Seke, appeared before Chitungwiza Magistrate Batista Madzingira and pleaded guilty to contravening Section 28 (2) of the Firearms Act (Chapter 10:09), which pertains to the failure to safeguard a firearm and ammunition.

Herald Correspondent

A CAG Travellers Coaches driver has been fined US$300 or three months in prison for negligent driving.

This comes after the bus he was driving was involved in an accident along the Harare-Chirundu Road.

Thomas Chokuda (49) of Trafalgar, Norton, appeared before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty.

His Class 1 licence was cancelled and he was banned from driving heavy vehicles for two years.

The court heard that on September 17, 2024, Chokuda was driving a Zhongtong bus with 36 passengers on board when he applied emergency brakes to avoid cattle, causing the bus to overturn. Seventeen passengers sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident.

Chokuda was found guilty of speeding, failing to keep a proper look-out and losing control of the vehicle.