This post explores public transportation in Zimbabwe, which relies heavily on roads, railways, and air travel due to the country’s landlocked status. Although road transport dominates, the infrastructure faces challenges, including poorly maintained roads and traffic congestion. In Harare, the capital, privately owned minibuses provide essential transit but lack formal schedules and are plagued by competition, aggressive driving, and irregular fares. Introducing mass transit through public-private partnerships may help address these issues and create more efficient, sustainable urban transportation systems.

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