Shock As ZIMRA Introduces Monthly Tax For Kombis ...Commuter operators have been hit with yet another financial blow after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) announced a new presumptive tax of up to US$60 per month for kombis. The move has sparked outrage among already struggling transport operators who accuse the government of punishing the public transport sector instead of fixing the collapsing economy.
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According to ZIMRA’s latest notice, kombis carrying between 15 and 24 passengers will now be forced to pay US$60 every month, while smaller commuter vehicles with 8–14 seats must pay US$50. Bigger buses face even steeper charges, with those carrying more than 37 passengers taxed at US$100 per month. Taxi cabs, driving schools, and trucks have also been slapped with new monthly fees, with some operators facing charges of up to US$500.
ZIMRA declared in its statement: “No license will be issued if taxpayer has not paid the presumptive tax or produced a tax clearance certificate. Taxpayers are urged to comply.”
Operators, however, argue that these new charges will only drive them deeper into poverty. One kombi driver fumed, “How are we supposed to survive? Fuel is expensive, spare parts are impossible to find, and now they want US$60 every month before we even make a cent. This is robbery.”
Critics warn that the decision will push transport costs higher, hitting ordinary Zimbabweans hardest. Already, fares have been rising almost weekly due to inflation and shortages. With operators expected to cover these new taxes, passengers are likely to pay the price.
