RIDING THE KOMBIS The largest bus station in Zimbabwe is situated in Mbare, right next to Mbare Musika, the market. From here, national and international buses arrive and depart throughout the day. The bus station is hectic, crowded, busy and, according to the locals, not very safe to be at.
The bus station during the day with travellers, markes and people hanging out in the street.
The primary mode of transport within Harare is riding the kombis. These are minibuses with space for 10-20 people at a time, including people standing on the outside of the bus. You can only buy your ticket with the local currency and bus stops along the ride as the passengers want to get off. At the bus station, the kombis wait in line, first come first served. They depart only when the kombi is full. And they get very, very full.
Harare and Bulawayo Community Profile, Safe and Inclusive Cities, Plan international, 2019 Baseline Study Report Zimbabwe, PlanBørnefonden, Denmark 2018
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