Scholar transport drivers from Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Samora Machel and Philippi have initiated the conversation and need for a formal governing body to represent all scholar transport drivers in the Western Cape: CapeTown
on AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain, drivers responsible for transporting scholars in Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha, Samora Mache and Philippi expressed their intention to suspend work until a meeting with transport authorities can be arranged to address their concerns.the Minister of Mobility in the Western Cape, Ricardo Mackenzie, met with the representatives to seek a viable resolution.
He added, ‘The response we got thus far has been overwhelming. We are very glad for the steps the government and the transport board are taking.Van Aarde revealed that there are a significant number of drivers operating without proper registration. To address this issue, a three-stage strategy has been devised to engage the scholar transport community.
According to legal regulations, bakkies are prohibited from transporting individuals for financial gain.
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