The Transport industry is one of the sectors that were heavily affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal. Taxi operators in the province say they are feeling the pinch after their taxis were damaged by the heavy rains.
A person walks around a damaged bridge caused by flooding in Umlazi near Durban, South Africa, April 16, 2022.A person walks around a damaged bridge caused by flooding in Umlazi near Durban, South Africa, April 16, 2022.heavily affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal.
Taxi owner Sibongiseni Ndlovu is still counting the losses a month after the heavy rains that caused major damage in the province. Two of his taxis were swept away while parked in Molweni, west of Durban. While he managed to recover his taxis, the damage was extensive. Ndlovu who has five children says the damage to his taxis has put a strain on his life. While he’s filed an insurance claim and is waiting for approval, Ndlovu is still forced to pay monthly bank installments.