By Farai D Hove| Some ZUPCO buses are not insured, it has emerged.

A snap audit conducted by the passengers Association of Zimbabwe has laid bare the truth about the buses’ liability cover.

The report also follows that of the auditor-general who recently revealed that the buses do not have have insurance cover. Below was the full statement by the Passengers Association of Zimbabwe:

PRESSER: ALL ZUPCO BUSES MUST HAVE PASSENGER LIABILITY COVER

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe is deeply worried and concerned that some Zupco buses do not have insurance cover for passengers. The Auditor General also raised a red flag on ZUPCO’s lack of Passenger Liability Cover.

PAZ have written seeking clarification from ZUPCO, on this matter, but no response was given.

Section 62 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe gives citizens the right to information for promotion of public accountability.

PAZ intends to petition Parliament and approach the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission on the matter.

We implore the government to rehabilitate roads before the festive season in order to prevent road accident that may be due poor state of the roads.

The silence by the Minister of Local Government on the ZUPCO buses issue raises more questions than answers.

PAZ will continue to advocate for the rights of passengers in Zimbabwe.