The SA National Taxi Council in KwaZulu-Natal has distanced itself from a national shutdown rumoured to be planned for Friday.
The SA National Taxi Council in KwaZulu-Natal has distanced itself from a national shutdown rumoured to be planned for Friday.The SA National Taxi Council in KwaZulu-Natal has distanced itself from a national shutdown rumoured to be planned for Friday.
However, the council has demanded a meeting with premier Sihle Zikalala to discuss the fuel price hikes. The council on Thursday said it was informing all minibus taxi operators and drivers that it would not participate in the strike and appealed to those “who have opted to partake to refrain from disrupting our operation”.“However, due to the hefty fuel prices putting strain on the taxi business, the leadership convened on Wednesday to discuss a way forward.
“We have agreed to meet Santaco to discuss the impact of the petrol price hike and to look at possible interventions. “All businesses will be open and public transport will be available. We will, however, monitor the situation closely.”TimesLIVE
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