Police have issued a stern warning to bus operators and their crews, urging them to prioritise road safety and ensure that loaders or conductors (MaHwindi) do not hang from moving vehicles.
This advisory follows a tragic incident on 17 November 2024, when a loader for Dubbies Bus Service lost his life after being run over by the bus.
The accident occurred around 1:30 AM along Dandanda-Jotsholo Road. According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the loader was tragically struck and killed by the very vehicle he was loading. It says:
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The Police warns bus operators and crew to be road safety conscious and ensure that they do not allow loaders or conductors to hang dangerously on moving vehicles.
This follows a fatal road traffic accident in which a Dubbies Bus Service loader died after being run over by the bus on 17/11/24 at about 0130 hours along Dandanda-Jotsholo Road.
The victim slipped and fell while hanging precariously on the moving bus.
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Last month, a tragic incident claimed the life of a 27-year-old bus conductor who fell onto the tarmac and was run over by the bus’ left rear wheels. The accident occurred on 19 October along Nemakonde Road near Conway College.
The conductor had opened the door to pick up a passenger while the bus was still moving, leading to the fatal fall.
The victim suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries upon arrival.
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The police are warning bus operators to be careful and keep their conductors safe. A bus conductor fell from a moving bus and was crushed by the bus, leading to his death. This happened on 17th November 2024 in Zimbabwe. Another incident occurred last month where a bus conductor fell and was run over by the bus, resulting in his death as well. The police want bus operators to make sure their crews are safe and not hanging dangerously from moving vehicles. It is important to prioritize road safety to avoid such tragic accidents.

Bus Conductor Falls From Moving Bus, Crushed To Death

Police have warned conductors against opening doors while the vehicles are in motion following the tragic death of a 27-year-old bus conductor.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said that on Saturday, October 19, 2024, the conductor opened the door to pick up a passenger while the bus was still moving.
He fell onto the tarmac and was struck by the bus’s left rear wheels along Nemakonde Road near Conway College in Harare. Police said:
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The ZRP warns bus and commuter omnibus conductors against opening doors while the vehicles are in motion.
This follows after a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 19/10/24 along Nemakonde Road near Conway College, Harare were a bus conductor (27) died.
The victim allegedly opened the door while the bus was in motion intending to pick a passenger and he fell on the tarmac before he was hit by the bus’ left rear wheels.
The victim sustained head injuries and was ferried to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital where he succumbed to injuries up on arrival.
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In a separate incident, police said that two people died and 11 others were injured on Friday when a Freightliner truck collided with a Nissan Caravan carrying 11 passengers.
The Nissan Caravan was travelling along Dabuka Road, turning onto Harare-Mutare Road, while the Freightliner, which had no passengers, was travelling on Harare-Mutare Road. The impact caused the Nissan Caravan to overturn, killing one passenger instantly. Another victim succumbed to injuries upon arrival at the hospital.
The bodies of the two victims were taken to the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals mortuary, while the injured were also admitted at the same hospital.
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A bus conductor in Zimbabwe died after falling from a moving bus and being crushed by the wheels. The police warn conductors not to open doors while buses are still moving. Another incident resulted in two deaths and 11 injuries when a Freightliner truck collided with a Nissan Caravan. One passenger died instantly, and another victim succumbed to injuries later. The injured were taken to the hospital. The police are reminding everyone to be safe on the roads and follow the rules.

Bus Conductor Falls From Moving Vehicle And Is Fatally Crushed

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) is recruiting bus conductors. Candidates should be at least 25 years old and possess 5 Ordinary Level subjects including English and Mathematics (or Accounts) and should have no criminal record. Full details below:
Bus conductors
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<li>Duties and Responsibilities</li>
<li>Loading passengers and their luggage.</li>
<li>Ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable.</li>
<li>Collecting cash and issuing tickets to all passengers.</li>
<li>Ensure that you meet the set and agreed targets.</li>
<li>Ensure that your cash is safe and secure.</li>
<li>Attend to passengers’ queries and concerns.</li>
<li>Filling in the waybill.</li>
<li>Ensure that passengers disembark at correct destinations.</li>
<li>Surrenders all the cash to the cash office upon reaching the destination.</li>
<li>Cleaning the bus</li>
<li>Off-loading passenger’s luggage and ensure its safety.</li>
<li>Sanitizing passengers as they board buses, kombis or trains.</li>
<li>Any other duties in line with the position’s requirements.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and experience
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<li>5 O levels including English and Mathematics (or Accounts)</li>
<li>At least 25 years of age.</li>
<li>No criminal record.</li>
</ul>
Applications with detailed CV’s and certified copies of certificates to be hand-delivered to: The Human resources officer Willowvale depot Lot 22 SD
Lochinvar, Harare.
Not later than 17 September 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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