MIDLANDS Proportional Representation legislator Perseverance Zhou has praised the transport model adopted by the Bulawayo City Council, saying it has helped to reduce road carnage and instil discipline among commuter omnibus drivers.
Zhou made the remarks recently in Parliament while contributing to a report of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development on country’s rising road traffic accidents.
She urged other cities to emulate Bulawayo, which she said managed to streamline kombi operations more effectively than elsewhere.
“In the morning, as you are driving your car, it is bumper-to-bumper because there are a lot of cars. Therefore, we should respect each other, but the kombis that we have and the drivers leave a lot to be desired,” Zhou said.
“The commuter omnibus drivers in Bulawayo are disciplined. There is a model that is there, where all the kombis, you just find them in three or four places.
“When they are travelling, they do not go everywhere, they have designated routes in and out of town, and they do not interfere with private vehicles.”
Zhou called for the erection of clear signage at accident black spots across the country.
“Humps should be erected, if it is a long stretch, the signage should be visible and if it is a question of domestic animals or wild animals, drivers should exercise caution, but some do not listen, they just overtake and go,” she said.
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The lawmaker urged authorities to mark all known blind spots and consider installing cameras to curb reckless driving.
“I think when it comes to these places, the Minister of Transport should engage religious players and also install cameras, especially on bridges,” Zhou said.
“Those who overtake on bridges, I think they should be charged.”
