Government considers night transport curfew

Authorities are seriously considering introducing restrictions on night travel by public transport operators in response to the recent Chivhu highway crash that killed 28 people, including 14 children, as a preventive measure. The proposed curfew would limit operating hours for buses and minibuses to reduce the risk of night-time accidents and improve road safety. Some transport officials argue the curfew is long overdue to address the country's poor road safety record. Others warn it will hurt revenues for operators already struggling with fuel costs and low demand. The curfew debate highlights the need for better enforcement of existing traffic laws and road infrastructure upgrades, as the crash has reignited calls for stricter regulations on night travel.