Zupco reviews fares

Charity Chikara, Sunday News Reporter

THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has increased bus fares for all of its urban routes with effect from 1 June.

In a notice, Zupco said passengers travelling up to 20 kilometres will now pay ZWL$140 from ZWL$80, with those travelling between 21 to 30 kilometres forking out ZWL$180 from ZWL$100 while those between 31 and 40 kilometres will pay ZWL$220.

Passengers who use the Zupco kombis will now pay ZWL$220 from ZWL$100 for distances of up to 20 kilometres and for distances between 21 and 30 kilometres they will now part with ZWL$260.

This follows Government efforts to provide adequate transport for the public as President Mnangagwa announced the lifting of a ban on private players in the public transport sector with operators set to benefit from a duty-free importation scheme of buses which is valid for a year.