ZRP
spokesperson
Commissioner
Paul
Nyathi
has
expressed
concern
about
the
ongoing
disruptions
to
public
transport
at
bus
terminals
and
other
illegal
pick-up
points.
He
said
touts,
rank
marshals,
and
hooligans
are
not
only
interfering
with
public
transport
but
also
putting
the
safety
of
commuters
at
risk.
In
a
statement
released
on
Friday,
7
February,
Nyathi
said
that
touts
and
rank
marshals
have
been
observed
loading
passengers
in
the
middle
of
roads
and
at
undesignated
spots,
causing
traffic
jams
and
obstructing
the
smooth
flow
of
vehicles.
He
added
that
this
behaviour
is
worsening
congestion
in
Central
Business
Districts
and
creating
serious
safety
hazards
for
both
commuters
and
other
road
users.
Said
Nyathi:
In
some
instances,
the
touts
and
rank
marshals,
who
would
be
visibly
intoxicated,
will
be
seen
harassing
and
intimidating
the
commuting
public,
with
others
engaging
in
violence,
theft
and
other
criminal
activities,
creating
an
atmosphere
of
fear
and
discomfort
among
passengers.The
Zimbabwe
Republic
Police
issues
a
stern
warning
to
these
perpetrators
and
urges
transport
operators
to
refrain
from
hiring
touts
and
bouncers,
who
are
not
only
tarnishing
the
reputation
of
the
transport
industry
in
the
country
but
also
undermining
its
efficiency
and
effectiveness.The
Police
has
intensified
efforts
to
identify
and
apprehend
those
responsible
for
engaging
in
illegal
practices
that
undermine
the
well-being
of
the
commuting
public.
Nyathi
urged
the
public
to
report
any
incidents
of
misconduct,
harassment,
or
criminal
behaviour
involving
touts
and
rank
marshals
to
the
nearest
police
station.
Alternatively,
they
can
contact
the
National
Complaints
Desk
at
(0242)
703631
or
via
WhatsApp
at
0712
800
197.