Rimbi bus tours and Zebra bus tours managing directors apologize to the public

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Government has suspended the 2 bus companies from operating with immediate effect

The 2 managing directors of the buses involved in an accident yesterday have given an apology to the public following a disastrous accident caused by Rimbi bus tours driver reckless driving.

In the video the conductor of the Rimbi bus can be seen filming the Zebra Kiss bus which was ahead of them but blocking them from overtaking as they were competing for passengers.

When the Zebra Kiss bus overtook a Tipper vehicle, the Rimbi bus driver, Penyai Misheck, 39, of Marlborough did not have time to react and hit the truck’s loading box, killing his conductor on the spot.

Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Simon Chazovachii, gave details further of the accident and how the injured were rushed to Mutoko District Hospital.

“Police are investigating a road traffic accident involving a Rimbi bus where one person died on the spot and seven passengers were injured,” said Insp Chazovachii.

“Circumstances are that the Rimbi driver was reported to have failed to overtake, and upon avoiding a head-on collision, he veered and hit the Tipper loading box.

“We continue to urge passengers to warn speeding drivers as well as report any driver violating road safety rules. We urge drivers to exercise caution on roads as well as respect the sanctity of life,” said Insp Chazovachii.