Long distance taxi operators stage second day of blockades in Durban

Traffic in and around the Durban city centre has been disrupted following a second day of blockades by members of long distance taxi associations.

Greyville area, in the vicinity of the Independent Newspapers’ officers, were no-go areas after drivers blocked the roadways with minibus taxis.

Long distance taxi drivers have staged yet another blockade in the streets of Durban. Picture: Supplied However, according to KZN MEC for Transport, Siboniso Duma, operators are in the city to collect their permits. "There were about 115 permits at that time, about 84 were to expire within 60 days, nine had already expired and 170 had already been issued," the MEC said.

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