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Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo has authorised councils to control the movement of kombis in their areas of jurisdiction and to enforce traffic regulations.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Moyo said this followed the lifting of a ban on commuter omnibus operations after the repeal of section 4(2)(a) of Statutory Instrument (SI) 83 of 202 Public Health (National Lockdown) that was enacted as a COVID-19 preventive measure. He said:

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> All local authorities are to recommend route authority and issue rank discs for applicants operating on urban routes in their areas of jurisdiction and enforce traffic regulations and by-laws with the support of law enforcement agents.

> This includes removal of touts, picking and dropping points off passengers at undesignated points and addressing challenges of obstruction of traffic.

> Omnibus operators are advised to approach their respective authorities for the processing of their applications with immediate effect.

> Local authorities, residents’ associations and transport operators welcomed the development.

Greater Harare Association of Commuter Omnibus Operators secretary-general Ngoni Katsvairo told NewsDay that the move will eliminate touts. He said:

> No touts will control ranks after our membership obtain discs. There won’t be interference from touts anymore.

Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors president Frederick Maguramhinga said:

> We can’t have a scenario where every kombi goes wherever the driver wants.

> We are going to have inspectors that will work with the council.

Passengers Association of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Chibanda said:

> The issue of touts is a thorn in the flesh as they claim to own ranks and control how the commuting public should be charged in relation to prevailing situations.

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