The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety (LDTCS) is concerned about the continued disregard of the South African law by bus drivers from foreign countries.
The department’s Spokesperson Dali Tshifhiwa said that theybkeep repeating one and the same thing of bus overloading.
“We are deeply concerned about the continued disregard of the law by cross-border buses operating in Limpopo. A bus from Zimbabwe was intercepted at N1 North Pepperboom on Sunday, carrying 90 passengers, 19 more than its certified capacity of 71 seated passengers. The bus was overloaded, had no cross-border permit and was operating without a valid operating license,” he said.
Tshifhiwa further said the bus has been discontinued and is currently detained at Polokwane Traffic Control Centre.
“Alternative transport is being arranged for the passengers to continue their journey. The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety will not tolerate lawlessness on our roads. We urge all operators to respect our laws and prioritize passenger safety,” he said.