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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