Story by Peter Chivhima
HARARE- THE Government has moved to mount jersey barriers to curb reckless behaviour by commuter omnibus crews who were violating regulations at the Trabablas Interchange.
This development follows a recent exposé by ZBC News highlighting disorderly conduct by commuter operators at the interchange, posing significant danger to motorists and undermining the Government’s infrastructure development efforts.
Just three days after the report aired, the Government responded decisively. On Saturday, ZBC News observed contractors on-site erecting the barriers as part of efforts to restore order and protect the integrity of the newly commissioned road network.
Motorists and transport operators welcomed the intervention, citing visible improvements in traffic discipline and safety at the busy junction.
“This is a step in the right direction meant to curb reckless driving here. It was too much, and we were now experiencing traffic jams because of these drivers, so we are happy that the government is putting these barriers,” a motorist, Tawanda Muza, said.
“I want to thank our President, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa, for transforming our nation. So installing these jersey barriers will go a long way in bringing order to this place,” Luckson Tachi said.
“It was now all chaos here because commuter omnibus crews are doing what they want, so doing this will reduce cases of accidents and bring normalcy,” another motorist added.
Transport operators themselves also endorsed stricter enforcement, calling for accountability and greater discipline within their ranks.
“As operators, we are saying anyone who commits an offence or damages public infrastructure must be arrested without fear or favour. We also urge all operators to become organised and adhere to the law,” Mr Edmore Gwengwe said.
While responding to questions raised in the question-and-answer session recently, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Felix Mhona, warned that those found flouting road regulations will face the full wrath of the law.
“Yes, it is true that there are some people who are causing chaos and disorder at the newly constructed Trabablas interchange. So those found doing that will face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
The public hopes this action will restore order and preserve the integrity of public infrastructure, reinforcing the Second Republic’s stance on zero tolerance to lawlessness.
