Defiant Rimbi buses sue govt for operating licence suspension
Harare – RIMBI Travel and Tours has taken legal action against government seeking a court order to reverse the suspension of it’s operating licence, Express Mail Zim can report.
The suspension was imposed following a fatal accident along the Harare- Mutoko road after a speed chase with competitor Zebra Kiss.
The Rimbi conductor died and 20 passengers were injured.
Government moved in quickly to suspend operating licences for both operators and gave them an opportunity to implement corrective measures that fit set regulations to ensure safety on the roads.
Zebra Kiss complied and satisfied the road authorities compelling government to lift the suspension with immediate effect.
Mhona castigated Rimbi’s confrontational route but was quick to acknowledge that it was their constitutional right to approach the courts.
“We have Rimbi Bus operator who decided to go to the courts over the suspension of its licence,” Mhona said.
“They have chosen that route but they will come back to us because we are the ones who issue out operation licences and route permits.
“We are not threatening anyone but it’s what it is; they have the right to go the courts.”
“Unlike its competitor, Mhona said, Zebra Kiss has decided to approach and engage his ministry over the suspension of the licence,” he said.
He said Zebra Kiss will return to their normal routes since they have made all the necessary steps of complying with regulations.
“We urge transport operators to respect Zimbabweans; people should have love for one another on the roads.
“I wish we could have a courtesy programme at driving lessons to avoid such bad situations on the roads where we see drivers coming through one way lane,” he said.
