10 800 drivers arrested in blitz MORE than 10 800 commuter omnibuses, pirate taxis, and 265 touts have been arrested under the ongoing police operation, code-named “No to Mushikashika, Pirate Taxis and Lawlessness on the Roads”
The operation specifically targets individuals and vehicles that pose danger to other road users by violating traffic rules and regulations.This includes, motorists causing congestion by picking up and dropping off passengers at undesignated points, drivers creating imaginary lanes or driving against the flow of traffic and operators running public service vehicles without the necessary permits.
According to national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the operation has yielded impressive results:
As of January 26, 2025, there have been 619 arrests made under this operation, bringing the total to 10,806 motorists arrested.
