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No appeal, no buses as Operators pull fleet

Saturday, April 04, 2026 | 40 Views |

Following the dismissal of its urgent application with costs by the Gaborone High Court, the Bus Operators Association of Botswana has announced that it will not appeal the ruling, but will instead cease operations.

The transport industry in this past week have been embroiled in issues over commuter price hike. On March 31, 2026, government publicised a gazette announcing new transport price hike.

From social media and university students protesting at the Office of the President, it was clear enough that Batswana were disgruntled by the new prices.

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