Staff Writer
Bus operators — Rimbi Travel & Tours and Zebra Kiss have apologized to government and offered to assist affected families.
The two bus operators caused a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday in Mutoko District along Harare-Nyamapanda Highway.
The accident has so far claimed one life and caused serious injury to many passengers.
In a joint statement released Thursday by Zebra Kiss Managing Director Tangisai Mapuranga and Rimbi Travel & Tours Director Decent Rimbi the bus operators said: “Our deepest condolences for the life lost, injuries and trauma experienced by our supporting passengers and staff members.
“We wish a speedy recovery to those injured and we will be catering for their welfare while in hospital including medical expenses.
“For the bereaved family we have since got in touch with them rendering the necessary assistance.”
The bus operators said they had also taken responsibility and would instigate measures against the errant drivers.
“We take full responsibility for the reckless driving exhibited by our drivers and have since taken internal disciplinary measures while the Police have also instigated appropriate measures.
“With immediate effect all our drivers will be taken for refresher courses to ensure guaranteed safety on the roads,” the statement reads.
“To the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development we would like to assure you of our commitment to continue serving the public with safety of passengers, motorists and the general public being our sole concern.”
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