By Ofentse Mokae
30 August 2009
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has reaffirmed its full support for the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit network in Johannesburg today.
The trade union federation says it condemns threats by some taxi operators to unleash violence on drivers and passengers.
National spokesperson Patrick Craven says the union fully supports the BRT as a reliable and alternative transport for the general public.
He says their against the violent minority taxi industry.
“The public has the right to safe, reliable and punctual public transport, and will fully support the new transport project,” said Craven.
Craven says the minority of taxi owners cannot be allowed to think they can get away with using violence to prevent government from carrying out a policy for which it has a clear mandate.
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