As the Zimbabwean economy gallops to full recovery, human movement increases in sympathy thus making it vital for Zimbabwe to augment its transport capacity and networks, including replanning cities and towns to minimise human movement by bringing essential services closer to residential and service areas.
Transport demand derives from economic activity, thus creating a causal link between economic activity and demand for transport.
In commissioning and launching the new buses, President, ED Mnangagwa, located the transport function as an enabler to National Development Strategy 1 for greater mobility and efficiencies in the economy. Devolution.
He acknowledged the plight of urban commuters, urging Zupco to quickly bring the fifty new buses into service to alleviate this plight. Another 100 buses are still on high seas and will ensure Zimbabwe moves efficiently.
The President disclosed that Government and entrepreneurs will embark on building commuter shelters for greater customer satisfaction. On fleet management, the President urged ZUPCO to draw up efficient, pre-set and predictable bus schedules for efficient and predictable service.
Buses, added the President, are now allowed to carry full passengers, provided they mask up and adhere to all other COVID-19 prevention protocols.