Taxi strike in Clermont and KwaDabeka enters second day
The disputes between Durban Metro Police and local taxi association are over operating licences. Hundreds of commuters have been stranded.
THE strike by Clermont and KwaDabeka taxi owners, west of Durban, entered its second day on Wednesday, September 3, as more disputes over operating licences emerged.
Commuters were left stranded on Tuesday morning, September 2, when the leadership of the Clermont and KwaDabeka Taxi Owners Association took a decision to halt the operation of taxis.
It is alleged that the taxi strike is part of a protest against the impounding of more than 25 taxis by Durban Metro Police, which took place in New Germany last week.
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Yesterday, KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma revealed that a team from his department and the leadership of eThekwini Municipality Metro Police held talks with representatives of the taxi association in an effort to address their grievances.
A member of the local taxi association, who asked to remain anonymous, said a way forward regarding the strike would be known after the association’s meeting scheduled for midday today, September 3.
Learners, especially from primary and pre-schools, were sent home this morning as most educators were unable to attend school due to the strike. Some people resorted to walking to work for fear of losing their jobs, while for others it was impossible.
Domestic workers commuting from Clermont and KwaDabeka to suburban homes around Durban have also been severely affected, with many unable to reach their workplaces. The disruption has left employers scrambling and workers concerned about lost wages and job security.
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