Zimbabwe: Harare Rains Trigger Transport Chaos and Fare Hikes

Heavy rainfall has disrupted public transport in Harare leaving hundreds of commuters stranded and prompting sharp increases in fares on some of the city’s busiest routes.

Persistent downpours over the past few days have flooded major roads and transport hubs, slowing traffic and forcing commuter omnibuses known locally as kombis to reduce services.

At Market Square, one of Harare’s main pick-up points, long queues have formed as passengers wait for hours to secure transport.

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