By A Correspondent- The government has announced that it has intensified war on private cars which are carrying people to and from their homes after the ruling elites have failed to provide adequate and affordable transport to commuters.

This week government increased the bus fare charged by its ZUPCO buses from $30 to $60.

Home Affairs minister, Kazembe Kazembe on Friday said soldiers would be deployed to eradicate private cars carrying people.

 “In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, security forces will ensure that pirate taxis known as mushikashika are decisively dealt with as part of the COVID-19 measures. Those found violating the measures will be dealt with decisively.”