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Latwell Nyangu
YOUNG kombi drivers think they are in a Formula One race when they are flying on the streets of Harare.
The young and reckless drivers are once again under the spotlight and being blamed for the accidents which are claiming lives on our roads.
This was revealed at an all-stakeholder panel during the ZTN Prime’s The Chase programme.
Godfrey Chataika, acting spokesperson of the Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ), said:
“Passengers have the right to report any reckless driver.
“Most of the roads are too good and these young drivers want to feel the vehicle but we should know the nature of our infrastructure.”
Knowledge Kaitano, who is a Member of Parliament, added:
“These drivers are too enthusiastic about driving, they are young. There is a need to change this way of having young drivers.
“We need more drivers who are more cautious about the lives of people than drivers who are always thinking about money.
“Our roads are becoming good and these young drivers want to fly but a more cautious driver is more considerate.
“Self-regulation is important and our traffic fines are very low. We need to look at these traffic fines, they should be a deterrent,” he said.
National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said:
“Transport owners are employing young drivers who are not experienced and drivers must be responsible.
“Yes, people can be arrested and taken to court but it all comes down to attitude.
“Government has played its part and most of the roads in Harare have been repaired but we have motorists who are hitting and running, they don’t stop.
“Over 1500 hit-and-run traffic accidents in Harare have been recorded.”
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter