Don’t push drivers to the limit, transport operators warned

Transport operators have been urged to desist from setting unreasonable targets which are exerting unnecessary pressure on drivers, leading to an increase in road traffic accidents.

With statistics indicating that 94 percent of road accidents are due to human error, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has implored transport operators to shun unreasonable daily targets for drivers as they end up defying road rules and regulations.

At least 77 people died, while 401 were injured in road traffic accidents between the 15th and 26th of this month.

“We urge transport operators to avoid giving hard targets,” TSCZ’s managing director Munesu Munodawafa said.

“When you do an analysis of the accidents, particularly during this festive season, they are a result of speeding, and we believe they are a result of targets given to drivers that forces the driver to go beyond their limits.

“Our appeal to operators is to avoid giving those targets, they are not helpful, they endanger passengers.”