The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) has withdrawn its services from some suburbs in Bulawayo due to the poor condition of roads.
This came out during a recent full council meeting where Bulawayo’s Ward 28 councillor, Kidwell Mujuru said that ZUPCO had withdrawn services in some areas in Cowdray Park suburb. The council minutes read in part:
Residents were now walking more than 2km to get public transport. He (Mujuru) was also concerned about the main road leading to the Cowdray Park revenue office which was now a security risk.
Emakhandeni councillor Pilate Moyo also said the public transporter has withdrawn from the suburb. Said Moyo:
ZUPCO had also withdrawn services in Emakhandeni especially in areas connected by Masiyephambili Drive as the road was in a very bad state.
Bulawayo has a total road network of 2 389km with about 70% of the network in poor condition.
The city requires approximately US$700 million to restore its road network.
Zimbabwe’s road network is dilapidated following years of economic challenges and poor management as well as flash floods and rains.
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