Early morning traffic in Gqeberha was severely disrupted by protesting mini-bus taxi operators who say making ends meet is a daily struggle amidst the soaring fuel prices. Some of the drivers have called on the government to urgently intervene.
Passengers in a minibus taxi on a South African road.
The protesting taxi operators say making ends meet is a daily struggle amidst the soaring fuel prices. Some of the drivers have called on the government to urgently intervene. The strike affected motorists and commuters all across the city. The roads were congested as motorists used alternative routes and many commuters had to walk to work.
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