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Lovemore Kadzura
Post Reporter
STATE-OWNED CMED’s driving school, Easy Go, has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme that will see the establishment of new branches across Zimbabwe as the organisation seeks to improve access to driver training services and support road safety initiatives.
The expansion drive is aimed at bringing driving lessons closer to communities, particularly in underserved districts where access to accredited driver training facilities has traditionally been limited.
Speaking during the re-launch of the Rusape branch at the weekend, Easy Go’s chief driving examiner, Mr Gift Aripo, said the initiative forms part of the company’s broader strategy to increase its national presence as espoused in the national mantra of leaving no one and no place behind while responding to growing demand for professional driver training.
“We are on a drive to set up driving schools in all districts across the country. The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development is on an accelerated drive setting up VID depots, and we are following up with driving schools. Recently, Minister Honourable Felix Mhona commissioned the Rusape and Chivhu depots, and we had to come to Rusape to offer this critical service to the people of this area.
“In Manicaland Province, we are targeting to set up branches in Nyanga, Murambinda and Chipinge to complement the Mutare branch. We are urging citizens to avoid shortcuts when acquiring drivers’ licences or to attempt to drive vehicles without a valid licence.
“We are committed to ensure that quality driver education is accessible to all Zimbabweans regardless of their location. The opening of new branches is a significant step towards achieving that goal,” said Mr Aripo.
The expansion of Easy Go will also create employment opportunities for driving instructors, administrative personnel and support staff in the communities where the new centres are being established.
The company noted that increasing access to professional driver training is critical in promoting responsible road use and reducing road traffic accidents.
Zimbabwe continues to face road safety challenges, with authorities and stakeholders calling for enhanced driver education as one of the measures to improve compliance with traffic regulations.
