Fourways’ Hammets Crossing residents clash with delivery drivers
Residents living near Hammets Crossing in Fourways say delivery bikes linked to food delivery services are causing littering, congestion, and safety concerns in the area.
Residents from a gated community near Hammets Crossing in Fourways have raised concerns over the growing number of delivery bikes allegedly gathering outside the office park, claiming the situation has become a safety, health, and property concern.
“We’ve been reporting these Uber bikers now for close on eight months to Hammets Crossing management,” Pete Smith, from Vicborn Residents Association, said. “Management was open to chatting in the beginning, but they’ve just started ghosting us now. They’re not returning calls or messages. “
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Residents allege dozens of delivery drivers frequently gather along the road outside the office park while waiting for orders.
Smith said concerns include littering, illegal parking, public urination, and traffic congestion near the entrance to the neighbourhood.
“There’s a school on the very next block. Small kids have to witness these guys urinating next to the road every morning because there are no public toilets.” He also said that the issue is affecting property sales in the area.
A delivery driver, Mike Bandawe, acknowledged some of the frustrations raised by residents, saying riders also face challenges due to a lack of facilities.
“We do cause an inconvenience to him and others. The best we can do is organise ourselves and talk to the other guys because if we mess this place up, we won’t have a place to work from.”
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Bandawe added that while some riders use toilets inside nearby facilities, others resort to using public spaces. “We are different. Some people listen; some don’t.”
A representative from Hammets Crossing management said the office park does not employ the delivery drivers directly and insisted management had attempted to keep the area clean.
“We’ve done everything we could. The drivers don’t belong to us. Uber needs to take responsibility. We’ve got a specific area outside our boom gate, where Ubers can park.”
Uber Eats South Africa and JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla were contacted for comment. More information will be provided once it becomes available.
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