Cosatu says it reserves its right to protest if a resolution is not found.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions wants to engage on the decision allowing taxis to operate at 100% capacity on local trips while 70% capacity is allowed for long-distance trips.
Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act is intended to bring together disputing parties so that they can engage on a matter so as to find a resolution and attempt to prevent protest action. It said it was disappointed that despite social partners submitting numerous detailed proposals to deal with many of the challenges in the public transport sector, Mbalula is going ahead with developing “regulations and funding models without involving the social partners”.“In the meeting, the Ministry outlined the discussions that had been taking place with the taxi sector and the financial implications of reduced passenger levels.
“Workers want the intervention in the transport sector to be guided by the need to build an effective and efficient Public transport system focussed on commuters and not on securing the interests of bus and taxi operators. To achieve such a comprehensive solution all the role players should be included in the ongoing negotiations,
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