The strike continues as some employees of Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) have decided keep their vehicles off the road until their demands have been met. Although the dispute is between ZUPCO and its employees, the passengers suffer the most as they have to either walk long distances to get to where they need to… Continue reading ZUPCO Strike Continues. Commuters Feel The Pain
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New ZUPCO Tariffs – October 2021
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… Continue reading New ZUPCO Tariffs – October 2021
Update on the murder case of 22 year old ZUPCO female conductor
The internet was abuzz yesterday as images of a ZUPCO crime scene circulated. A female ZUPCO conductor was shot and died on the spot in the Dzivarasekwa area. The police are said to have arrived late at the crime scene giving people plenty of room for speculations. The ZUPCO conductor, Joyce Kuzhumbwa(22), was working in… Continue reading Update on the murder case of 22 year old ZUPCO female conductor
ZUPCO female conductor shot dead (image:viewers discretion advised)
Ever since ZUPCO became the main mode of public transport, many issues have arisen. Zimbabweans have complaint about the inefficiencies of this mode of transport and its inability to fulfil the transport gap. In addition, many people who operated their private commuter’s were also pushed out of business as ZUPCO became a monopoly. As a… Continue reading ZUPCO female conductor shot dead (image:viewers discretion advised)
Desperate ZUPCO partners NRZ to re-introduce the ’Freedom Train’
The nation is currently facing transport challenges following the banning of ‘Mushika-shika’ pirate taxi’s, which used to provide relief especially to the commuting public in Harare. The government gazetted fines of ZWL$2000 to any individual caught using the pirate taxis, but this has led to serious transport challenges especially on Friday 3 September which saw… Continue reading Desperate ZUPCO partners NRZ to re-introduce the ’Freedom Train’
Salary yese ku government as they demand $2000 daily for lack of ZUPCOs. Social Media Reacts
As a nation, we’ve gone round and round in circles and finally reached a conclusion on this transport issue. Unregistered transport operators aka mushika shikas, have been a major concern for the government. They were made illegal and police have since been working to enforce that law. In April, there were talks of the police… Continue reading Salary yese ku government as they demand $2000 daily for lack of ZUPCOs. Social Media Reacts
Government in ZUPCO price climb down
ZUPCOs have been the cause of headaches for Zimbabweans. There have been complaints of them not being enough to cater for the entire population of Zimbabweans that are depended on them. In addition to that, the tariffs had recently been increased. However, the tariffs were once again reduced as a result of the public outcry… Continue reading Government in ZUPCO price climb down
WATCH: This is how the TapCard works
Since the introduction of the ZUPCO transport system some changes were implemented. One of these is the TapCard system. This ensures that no time is consumed paying transport fares in cash and calculating change. The tapcard allows the exact amount to be deducted without complications or wasting time. But you’ve probably wondered how exactly the… Continue reading WATCH: This is how the TapCard works
An update on the ZUPCO tariffs
The people of Zimbabwe are now heavily depended on the ZUPCO buses and commuters as the main mode of transport. This was initially because they were much cheaper than the commuters/kombis we were accustomed to. Fast forward to the second half of 2021 and the ZUPCOs have become the main mode of transport because other… Continue reading An update on the ZUPCO tariffs
JUST IN: ZUPCO bus runs over police officer at roadblock
It was such a sad start to the day as a police over lost his life while doing his job. A police officer is said to have been working at a roadblock in Khami Road, Bulawayo. It was at this location that the fateful incident took place. A ZUPCO bus is said to have run… Continue reading JUST IN: ZUPCO bus runs over police officer at roadblock
Zimbabwean Minister urged to go undercover in ZUPCO queues
Just yesterday, Zimbabwean Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe went undercover in A passport queue and managed to catch an individual operating on the wrong side of the law. Taking to social media, Minister Kazembe Kazembe proudly stated that he wanted to experience what it feels like to be in the queue. He set out on… Continue reading Zimbabwean Minister urged to go undercover in ZUPCO queues
ZUPCO monopoly unlawful says Zimbabwe Supreme Court
Tendai Biti has just argued and won a case in he Supreme Court of Zimbabwe, which is a step closer to getting other transport operators back on the road. The seasoned lawyer and politician was arguing a decision by a High Court that upheld the ZUPCO monopoly on public transport. The matter according to Biti… Continue reading ZUPCO monopoly unlawful says Zimbabwe Supreme Court