By A Correspondent| The Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has condemned the state of most conventional buses operating under the Zupco franchise, describing them as unroadworthy and death traps to the commuting public.

At the height of escalating private commuter omnibus fares, Zupco integrated old conventional buses to operate as urban public transporters.

PAZ has blamed the aging Zupco fleet and poor maintenance for the majority of accidents recorded in most cities across the country.

PAZ president Tafadzwa Goliati said the majority of Zupco buses were not fit for public transportation, posing a serious danger to passengers.

“We have seen a sharp increase in accidents involving Zupco buses. Some of the buses being used to carry passengers are not road worthy,” he said.

Goliati said they did not understand how some of the buses got clearances to operate.