The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) seems to have done what everyone else seems to be doing, that is, reviewing their prices upwards.
ZUPCO prices were last reviewed in July 2021. In comparison to the prices for transport such as mushika shika’s and other private modes of transportation, the ZUPCO was better priced. However, due to insufficient buses, people were forced to take the higher priced illegal mushika shika and risk being fined $2000. Another cheap option was added to the ZUPCO transport when they brought back the “Freedom Trains” whose fees were $40.
Price Hike
The prices have been adjusted as follows:
Commuter Omnibuses – from $60 to $80
Bus – from $40 to $60
Train – from $40 to $50
ZUPCO hasn’t made an official statement on this price hike, however, consumer’s were shocked this morning when they were greeted with these new prices.
ZERA Having A Part To Play In The Rise?
These hikes might be happening as anticipated because of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA)’s October 2021 review on fuel prices.
Perhaps we could expect prices for more basic items to rise due to this fuel review by ZERA.