42 DEFECTIVE ZUPCO BUSES WITHDRAWN

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has moved to ensure passenger safety by withdrawing at least 42 franchised buses and commuter omnibuses that failed fitness tests. The buses will stay off the road until repaired. There has been a public outcry over some Zupco contracted buses with worn tyres and experiencing mechanical faults.  Zupco is operating with 501 conventional buses,