Total shutdown avoided after transport department promises to pay by 15 May, but disruptions reported in some areas
A planned shutdown of transport in the Eastern Cape was called off by the South Africa n National Taxi Council and morning routines appeared to proceed normally in Gqeberha and Kariega on Thursday. However, there were reports of severe disruptions in the Buffalo City Metro, including Qonce.
However, provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said there were disruptions"making it nearly impossible for people, goods and services to move around" on Thursday in the Buffalo City Metro,"the epicentre" of the protest, with blockades on some of the major routes leading to central East London and Qonce.
Binqose said"some degree of responsibility for the delay" rested with operators who had refused to sign contracts in January and February, and to"challenges relating to SARS among some operators". Provincial SANTACO chairperson Bishop Yolelo said the taxi council"has heard through rotating social media audio clips that some public transport operators intend to stop everyone from accessing basic services on the day".
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