Minister says long distance bus drivers need co-drivers
By Kim Saulse
24 December 2009
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called on public transport drivers to refuse to undertake long-distance trips without a relief driver.
The call comes after yet another dreadful crash involving a bus and a taxi on the N2 between Mthatha and Kokstad in the Eastern Cape.
Twelve people lost their lives and five were injured.
Ndebele says in a statement that according to preliminary reports, fatigue may have contributed to the crash.
24 December 2009
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called on public transport drivers to refuse to undertake long-distance trips without a relief driver.
The call comes after yet another dreadful crash involving a bus and a taxi on the N2 between Mthatha and Kokstad in the Eastern Cape.
Twelve people lost their lives and five were injured.
Ndebele says in a statement that according to preliminary reports, fatigue may have contributed to the crash.
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