Tshwane bus services remain suspended

The Tshwane bus services been suspended until further notice after they were called to a halt earlier this month amid the ongoing metro worker strike.

The metro has not been able to provide an expected resumption of the service, saying they would update residents when there were developments.

The Tshwane metro continues to grapple with getting its staff in line and executing service delivery as the full-blown strike enters its third week.

“This current situation is undesirable and it has gone far too long,” the metro said in a social media post.

“Rest assured that all efforts are done to resolve either way with all affected parties.”

Both the Tshwane bus services and A Re Yeng bus services were suspended due to alleged vandalism and intimidation by striking workers.

Earlier his month, the South African municipal workers union (Samwu) went on strike demanding the municipality increase salaries by 5.4%.

Update:
The bus service remain suspended due to safety concerns till further notice. The issue is addressed by relevant law enforcement structures to assist to stabilise and once done, the resumption date will be communicated.

This is exhausting to all of us , our apologies

— Tshwane Bus Service (@Tshwanebus2) September 5, 2023

The strike has since been deemed illegal and Samwu have distanced themselves from it.

Last week, the metro issued 38 dismissal letters to employees who participated in the “unlawful and unprotected strike action”.

The metro said that it issued the letters of dismissal on the night of August 6.

Meanwhile, bus commuters affected by the suspension say that they are frustrated with the financial impact the strike is having.

Dirka Engelbrecht said that the cost of travelling across the city is draining her bank account.

“If only the management of Tshwane and Samwu can realise how much extra money we need to use,” she told Rekord.

“Over the first nine days, getting from Brooklyn to Pretoria Gardens or from Menlyn to Pretoria North will cost roughly R3 010. How much more do we have to spend?”

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