Mozambique: Transporters return to operating in KaTembe

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Mozambique: Transporters return to operating in KaTembe

10:48 CAT | 12 Mar 2025

File photo: Noticias

Operators of semi-collective passenger transport on the Katembe/Baixa route, in the city of Maputo, resumed activities yesterday, after the strike last Monday, allegedly motivated by unfair competition imposed by illegal operators.

Operators without licenses charged rates below those set and practiced by licensed operators. This practice directly affected the profitability of the business, with a reduction in passengers who began to prefer lower fares.

Francisco Chirinza, a carrier on the KaTembe/Baixa route, said the strike was a strategy found to pressure authorities to take action against illegal operators.

“With the reduction of ‘pirates’, we were able to resume the service in a fair and legal manner,” he said.

João Mateus, another operator, explained that an inspection team had been created to monitor public passenger transport in the region.

“Our team will be in charge of identifying irregular operators and reporting violations to the competent authorities,” he said.

João António, a passenger, expressed relief at the resumption of the “chapas”. “Now I can count on transportation to work again. The strike was difficult, but with supervision, I believe the situation will improve,” he added.

Source: Noticias