Driving schools run short of training space

now wants to use it as parking space for civil servants working at Kaguvi and Mukwati Buildings, New Composite Office blocks and Compensation House. All the driving schools have since moved to the parking space next to the Zimbabwe College of Music, which some driving schools were already using. However, trainee drivers and their instructors complained that the space was too small. Mr Charles Chinzenze, a driving instructor yesterday said the place could not accommodate all trainee drivers.
He said while some have moved to an open space near the Exhibition Park, it was dusty and bumpy for lessons. 
“Council is now aware of the latest developments and they could also move in and stop us from using that area too,” Mr Chinzenze said.
“The only place left is too congested and we are losing a lot of time while trying to accommodate all the learners,” said another instructor.
“This is the only place we are left with in Harare. Some have decided to conduct the lessons in Eastlea and some in Newlands but they were all chased away by council as the places were said to be earmarked for other developments.”
Last year council closed another training ground at the corner of Robert Mugabe Road and Enterprise Road.
Freddy Gumbo, a learner said they are being forced to alternate learning periods to beat the congestion.
“Many people come for their lessons early as they will be going to work and some come after work, so it is very difficult for one to have lessons during that time,” he said.
Government recently announced that the area along Robert Mugabe was designated for the Public Service Commission Centre to be built soon.