Gauteng transport MEC asks for patience as taxi shutdown looms
Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo has asked taxi associations to wait until negotiations conclude before taking any action.
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in Gauteng is planning a shutdown on Monday over government’s relief package.
Taxi bosses aren’t happy with the government’s relief fund of over a R1-billion. Mamabolo says commuters in Gauteng should not be at the centre of these issues.
Santaco in Gauteng will embark on a taxi #shutdown tomorrow. @TheRealClementM spoke to Gauteng Transport, MEC Jacob Mamabolo about this. #Level3 #COVID19 #Taxistrike #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/MKvwa9NOxE
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“We are confident we will find a better way forward. The main worry remains for the commuter. The best way forward would have been to allow the minister to engage with national leaders of Santaco and NTA. We have confidence in the meetings scheduled for this week. Minibus taxi owners also aren’t happy with the conditions attached to accessing the funds.
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Source: eNCA
