Government buses just rolled back into Gweru to slash commuter costs after private operators doubled their fares.
ZUPCO Returns to Routes
ZUPCO Returns to Routes
- ZUPCO buses resumed intercity operations in Gweru this week.
- Tickets now cost US$0.50 compared with up to US$1 on private kombis.
- The move brings direct relief after two recent fuel price hikes.
- District coordinator Tarisai Mudadigwa confirmed the fleet restart.
- Diesel 50 hit ZiG52.19 per litre while blended petrol reached ZiG55.13.
- Increases tied to global oil disruptions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
- Private operators blame rising costs and the Strait of Hormuz issues.
- Amos Muzenda said expenses simply cannot be ignored anymore.
- Passengers faced sudden jumps to US$0.75 or US$1 per trip.
- ZUPCO offers the same routes at half the new private rates.
- The government views the buses as an immediate cushion for daily travellers.
- Officials hint at further relief steps while keeping fuel supply stable.
