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Nyore Madzianike
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has called on all commuter omnibus operators to register their vehicles with the relevant authorities, reiterating that unregistered kombis will not be allowed to operate on the country’s roads.
In a statement, police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: “The Zimbabwe Republic Police expresses appreciation to the public for the support and cooperation given towards the ongoing operation, ‘No to mushika-shika and lawlessness on the roads’.
“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.
“In this regard, no unregistered or unlicensed kombi or pirate taxi will be allowed to conduct business as a public service vehicle.
“The police urges all kombi owners to lead by example and ensure that anyone intending to operate a public service vehicle duly complies with the country’s road rules and regulations.”
Commissioner Nyathi implored the public to use designated places to board kombis.
He said they will take decisive action against police officers that are involved in corrupt activities on the roads.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police Command is taking decisive action on corrupt elements within the rank and file of the police,” he said.
“This includes some unregistered kombi operators who are now working in cahoots with unruly elements to perpetuate corrupt activities on the roads.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is taking decisive action on unregistered kombis that are picking up passengers on the Chitungwiza-Harare Central Business District route and dropping them off before the Seke Bridge.
“The Commissioner-General of Police, Stephen Mutamba, has directed police commanders to ensure that duly registered and compliant kombis are allowed passage at police checkpoints without being inconvenienced,” he said.
Online Reporter