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*Local Authorities Empowered To Control Kombis* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?rh 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: ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- > 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. _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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