THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide joint operation to rein in errant motorists, who have literally turned the country's roads into a traffic jungle where driving is a nightmare.
The blitz codenamed"Tame The Traffic Jungle Phase Two" started Tuesday and is expected to run for two weeks, ending September 26.
As a result of the operation, commuters in Chinhoyi, and other major towns, have been left stranded following the impounding of the only reliable mode of transport, pirate taxis commonly known asThe few lucky pirates that survive the cat-and-mouse games with the authorities have been overwhelmed, forcing them to hike fares from US$0.50c to US$1 for a one-way trip during the morning and evening rush hours.
Another desperate commuter, Godfrey Masawi of Ruvimbo Phase 2 suburb shot down the"ill-timed" police operation saying it was causing unnecessary suffering of already hard-pressed Zimbabweans tormented by a collapsed public transportation system. "The police operation is uncalled for and only exacerbates the suffering of the masses. Government should resuscitate its public transport system which it has failed to do despite the unending noises about the revival of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company .Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox
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