Omnibuses

Besides these, a sizeable number of omnibuses are operated by private operators.

However, Mr Madangwa said Zupco had mobilised a franchise fleet of over 500 commuter omnibuses to meet demand for transport in urban areas.

Soon after the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions by government, there were increased cases of police and commuter omnibuses engaging in high-speed chases, where spikes were used to nab traffic offenders.

The State, during trial, led the evidence of the arresting police detail Matarirano Chikwavaire to give evidence that the two accused were allegedly found in possession of marijuana as they were driving their commuter omnibuses in Damofalls.

The State produced the 30 bags of mbanje and the two commuter omnibuses as exhibit and the court had an inspection in loco.

Assistant Commissioner Nathi said police officers are currently attending the scene and are yet to establish the exact death toll, number of the people injured and the destinations the commuter omnibuses were headed to.

Lobengula Street between 11th and 13th Avenue will be for commuter omnibuses (areas from Bellevue to Pumula) including informal traders and food caravans.

Passengers now opt to hang behind the back of commuter omnibuses as prices for fare have increased.

Sources claimed Tapfuma used the letters from the President’s Office to assist a fellow Zanu PF official from Midlands to import Toyota Quantum commuter omnibuses without paying duty.

A regulation was issued in 1972 which permitted for the first time the employment of women as drivers of trams, omnibuses and lorries, while further regulations laid down new provisions for lifts and work with compressed air.

Date unknown * The first horse-drawn omnibuses established in London.