Sunday Mail Visual News: The state of Mbare bus terminus and refuse collection. Pictures by Kudakwashe Hunda.THE GOOD
Harare municipal workers collect bins in Mufakose last week. The City’s waste management department recently launched a massive bin collection in residential areas in order to reduce rubbish dumping.
Municipal workers cleaning a drain along Samora Machel Avenue in Harare recently – Picture by Kudakwashe Hunda
THE BAD
Dumped litter which has become an eyesore at Mbare Bus Terminus
A woman walks away after dumping litter at the southern end of Mbare Bus Terminus
The city of Harare charges between us$5 and us$15 per load to transport operators. This may be one of the reasons why buses prefer hiking spots around the city.
The uncollected refuse at Mbare bus terminus poses a health hazard to travellers and vendors
A few long distance buses negotiate their way out of the terminus littered with broken down iron bars and wooden benches
Lack of shelter is a cause for concern to travellers using Mbare Terminus as there is no longer any cover from the rains
Transport operators shun Mbare Bus terminus which is poorly serviced by the City of Harare.