Commuters are urged to seek alternative as strike dispruts transport and SANTACO says fines of up to R5000 per vehicles are crippling. Commuters across Erkurhuleni are facing major transport disruptions following the halting of taxi operation and the suspension of the HARAMBEE bus service. According to SANTACO EKURHULENI secretary, Mr Zweli Mnisi, the impounded of vehicles particularly 10 seater taxis has left many operators unable to operate.
These vehicles are consistently being targeted for not having operating licenses. However, such licences are no longer being issued by the relevant authorities, leaving operators without any legal recourse.
The city pleads with commuters to find alternative transportation modes, while all stakeholders work to speedily find a lasting solution to the impasse. We apologise for the inconvenience this many cause, “Dlamini said”.
