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Freeman Razemba

Crime Reporter

Police have intensified the crackdown against bus crews and kombi operators who fail to follow assigned routes and timetables, with nearly 20 000 of them having been arrested under the ongoing operation.

The operation is meant to enforce route permits and time tables on passenger public service vehicles.

The operation comes after police recently expressed concern over the conduct of some public service vehicle drivers who are not complying with the timetables set down on route permits, resulting in such drivers engaging in dangerous and reckless road races for passengers.

Government and the police also intensified the crackdown by targeting bus operators and owners who are using fake route permits and those not following their timetables.

Some of the operators were using fake route permits and Government warned that the law will take its course against such errant operators.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the operation was continuing until there was order on the roads.