By Chinoyi Chipulu
The Commuter Rights Association of Zambia (CRAZ) has expressed concern over the lack of enforcement and monitoring by entities in the transport sector which has resulted in an increased number of road traffic accidents in the country.
CRAZ stated that it was saddening that transporters could remove gadgets on buses to avoid being seen and RTSA was not aware of it.
In a statement, CRAZ chairman Aaron Kamuti stated that institutions such as the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Road Development Agency (RDA) and Police Traffic department needed to be proactive and not reactive.
Kamuti stated that these entities should be seen to be working.
Kamuti acknowledged the challenges the entities might be going through but stated that they should not take chances on lives of people.
He stated that the association was very concerned by this altitude.
“We need these institutions to be proactive not reactive as the situation now, we have lost breadwinners in the past four days it’s unacceptable. We hope the ministry responsible for these institutions should take interest and make drastic measures,” stated Kamuti. “The association is always there to work with all stakeholders to safe guard the interest of commuters and advocate for better road infrastructure and also make sure that all road infrastructure is protected from vandalism and criminality for the betterment of mother Zambia.”
The country has has this week alone witnessed accidents in which over 10 people have died.
The accident between Lusaka and Chisamba claimed five lives, while the one involving former minister Chishimba Kambwili claimed two lives.
Another accident which happened in Kafue involving a Juldan South Africa bound bus claimed 4 lives .
