As talks between the City of Ekurhuleni and taxi associations broke down this week, the city is urging residents to consider alternative means of transport.
On Thursday, taxi associations across the CoE halted services in protest after the local government awarded a transport contract to a bus company, reports The taxi strike on Thursday wrought havoc on the local community, with commuters unable to travel to and from work. Tempers flared, and it is believed that two taxi drivers were shot during the protest action this week, while others have been injured.
Taxi commuter Charles Nhlanombe is relieved that taxi operation has resumed in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni on Friday. Video by Happy Mnguni“As a city we have a direct interest on the matter. These taxi operators are our stakeholders, and we have a great working relationship. At the same time the destruction of the lives of our people cannot be acceptable,” said the MMC.