MyCiTi bus service to operate normally on Monday, despite 'National Shutdown'

MyCiTi bus service is planned to operate normally on Monday. This despite a planned National Shutdown by the EFF on Monday.

PICTURE: MyCiti


‘’The bus service will be monitored in conjunction with the Safety and Security Directorate and any reported incidents or disruptions will be attended to as and if they occur. Law Enforcement will assist by patrolling and escorting buses where possible in identified hot spots,’’ said Rob Quintas, Matyco member for urban mobility.

‘’We want to assure Capetonians who will be going to work on Monday that we will do everything in our power to ensure that our MyCiTi bus service operates as scheduled,’’ he added.

Quintas said the City’s urban directorate will be monitoring all routes to ensure that a close eye is kept on public transport.

‘’The City will not tolerate thuggish behaviour on the day, and all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of commuters and other operators as far as possible.’’

‘’The right to protest does not supersede the right to the freedom of movement, the right to move without fear of harassment and intimidation, and the right to earn a living. We will not be intimidated from acting against anyone who displays any sort of violent behaviour during the protest.’’

‘’We refuse to be bullied into not providing services to those who simply want to go to work and put food on their families' tables and would like this to serve as a reminder to those who plan to protest on Monday, that violence that results in damage to public and private property is not a lawful protest, and will be seen for what it is, rioting and criminal, concluded Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility.

Other transport service, like SANTACO, and Golden Arrow BusServices, said they too, would operate per normal service on Monday.

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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