Claims circulating on social media that Likili Motors and United Bus Company of Zambia (UBZ) 2020 Limited were chased from the Intercity Bus Terminus because they allegedly supported or funded the Tonse Alliance are false. Both companies have publicly stated that they remain fully operational at the terminus and have no political affiliation.
Claim
A post published on 26th August 2026 on the Augustine Mukoka Facebook page claimed that Likili Motors and United Bus Company of Zambia (UBZ) 2020 Limited had been removed from the Intercity Bus Terminus because they allegedly supported and funded the Tonse Alliance.
Note: We have deliberately excluded a link to the false content to avoid amplifying the misinformation.
Verdict: False
Rating Justification
iVerify Zambia fact-checked the claim and found it to be false.
In separate public notices issued in response to the social media publication, Likili Motorways Limited and United Bus Company of Zambia (UBZ) 2020 Limited clarified that they continue to operate normally from the Intercity Bus Terminus and have not been removed or banned from the station.
Both companies further stated that they are non-partisan commercial entities with no political affiliation. They described the social media claim as false and malicious, called for its removal, and urged members of the public to refrain from sharing unverified information regarding their operations.
Conclusion
The claim that Likili Motors and United Bus Company of Zambia (UBZ) 2020 Limited were chased from the Intercity Bus Terminus for allegedly supporting or funding the Tonse Alliance is false.
Both companies have publicly confirmed that they continue to operate from the Intercity Bus Terminus and have denied any political affiliation.
This case underscores the importance of verifying information before sharing it, particularly during politically sensitive periods. False claims can unfairly damage the reputation and commercial interests of businesses, mislead the public, and contribute to unnecessary political tension.
Evidence
- Public notice by Likili Motorways Limited.
- Public notice by United Bus Company of Zambia (UBZ) 2020 Limited.
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