Urban Connect Licence Suspended After Deadly Bus Crash That Killed 25
The government has followed through on its warning and suspended Urban Connect Holdings (Pvt) Limited’s operating license after one of its buses was involved in a tragic accident that claimed 25 lives. The fatal crash, a head-on collision with a haulage truck, occurred last Thursday along the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway.
Urban Connect Licence Suspended For 6 Months
In a statement, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona confirmed that Urban Connect’s license has been suspended for six months. During this period, none of the company’s buses will be allowed to operate on Zimbabwe’s roads.
The decision comes after investigations revealed that the bus involved in the crash lacked a valid Passenger Insurance Policy and a route permit. Additionally, the driver was found to be non-compliant with mandatory retesting requirements.
“The above violations by the bus operator are a serious breach of the terms and conditions of the operator’s licence issued to the company for it to operate in Zimbabwe. Informed by the foregoing violations, I have directed the Commissioner of Road Motor Transportation to invoke provisions of Section 17(b)(i) of the Road Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 13:15] and suspend, with immediate effect, Urban Connect (Pvt) Ltd from operating all its omnibuses in all routes for a period of six months as we investigate further,” he said.
Also read: Beitbridge Accident Shocker: Bus Had No Permit, Driver’s Retest Expired 4 Years Ago
Condolences to Families, Prayers for the Injured
Minister Mhona extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
“We mourn the demise of innocent men and women, most of whom were breadwinners, who perished in this crash. Our thoughts are with all the families of the deceased, and our prayers are with those injured as they continue to receive treatment and care. We wish them a speedy recuperation,” said Minister Mhona.
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