"No buses in Zambia departs if they are not full" Lusaka Tourist Trap Tip by georeiser

I came to Lusaka bus station in the morning, and a local man rushed towards me when I walked out of the taxi. He said are you going to Livingstone, Chipata, Lilongwe? I said yes, Lilongwe. He said come on, follow me, the bus is leaving very soon. And we walked past several other buses to "his" bus. It was the Zambia Botswana Luxury Couch, but it was also going to Lilongwe, Malawi. I paid the ticket and thought I could relex. But the bus was not going "very soon". No buses in Zambia departs if they are not full. I had to wait two hours...

Unique Suggestions: Don't jump on the first and best bus. Ask first.