Stop abusing government vehicles – Mutati
By Staff Reporter
Minister of Works and Supply Felix Mutati has ordered public service employees to refrain from abusing government vehicles, failure to which punitive action will be taken against them.
In a statement Mutati said in order for government to effectively deliver on its promises for a better Zambia, it relied on its fleet of vehicles for an efficient transport system that should be operated in a cost effective manner.
“However, reports of misuse of government vehicles have been noted leading to high expenditure on fuel, service and repairs. It is important to note that all utility government fleet are supposed to be used to provide services related to government operations,” said Mutati.
“It should also be in the interest of the public to take keen interest in the matter by reporting any public officer seen misusing government transport. Among the common trends of misuse of government vehicles that have been recorded include the driving of vehicles without filling in a log book and with an unsigned log book and being on an unauthorised route.”
