The Zimbabwe Republic Police yesterday warned pirate taxi and kombi drivers that they risk having their vehicles impounded if they are found with touts hanging at the back or on the doors of their vehicles. In a statement, chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has noted with concern the unacceptable behaviour by some touts, who cling precariously on the back of commuter omnibuses and doors of small vehicles that are used by illegal transport operators (Mushikashika) to ferry passengers while these vehicles are in motion. Clinging or hanging out of moving vehicles is illegal and against public safety. The so-called touts are tarnishing the image of the transport industry and the country at large. Stern action will be taken against offenders and commuter omnibus operators will be held responsible for this uncouth behaviour by their crews. Any vehicles found on the road with anyone hanging and clearly exhibiting carelessness and life-threatening behaviour will be impounded
She said police have recorded incidences where some touts had fallen and were eventually run over.
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