By Khanyisa Tabata
14 March 2011
The Western Cape transport department says any acts of violence during today’s taxi strike will have serious consequences for those involved.
Transport MEC Robin Carlisle says the SA National Taxi Council will be held personally responsible if rumours that the strike will turn violent are true.
He added that Santaco had no reason to strike as its apparent frustration about the issuing of operating licences had already been dealt with.
Meanwhile, Reports of violence have already been received as taxi drivers down tools in protests against what they perceive as unfair treatment by the authorities. Thousands of people are expected to be late for work.
Some Golden Arrow buses have reportedly been targeted. Worst affected areas seem to be Crossroads, Nyanga and Bloekombos. Some Mitchell’s Plain taxi drivers have apparently broken ranks and are operating.
National Taxi Alliance spokesperson Mvuyisi Mente says they have urged taxi drivers not do anything instead they must park the taxis either at the taxi ranks or at home.
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