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The Zimbabwe Passenger Transport Organisation (ZPTO) has reiterated the importance of responsible driving and strict adherence to road regulations to prevent accidents and save lives during the Easter and Independence holidays.
In a statement, ZPTO chairman Dr Samson Nhanhanga said the organisation remained committed to ensuring passenger safety before, during and after the upcoming public holidays.
“In collaboration with key stakeholders, we will work tirelessly to ensure public transport drivers comply with all road regulations. We call on all drivers, both within and outside our association, to exercise utmost caution and embrace the principle: Drive to Arrive Alive,” he said.
Highlighting enhanced monitoring efforts, Dr Nhanhanga added: “Together with the Zimbabwe Republic Police, we will fully deploy the Electronic Traffic Management System to monitor speed and traffic conduct. As an association, we will operate our own call-centre database to monitor the speed and safe driving of all our members countrywide. Any driver found violating the law will face appropriate sanctions, including the owner of the vehicle.”
The organisation also urged passengers to play an active role in safety by reporting any unsafe behaviour.
“Many people will be travelling to various churches across the country. We urge passengers to report immediately any driver who is speeding, overloading, driving under the influence, or engaging in any unsafe practices. We also warn passengers not to carry gas cylinders on our buses as this is dangerous. One of our buses caught fire last year during this period after a gas cylinder exploded,” said Dr Nhanhanga.
“Let us make this Easter and Independence safe, not sorrowful. Drive to arrive alive.”
