Monday, August 24, 2009

Transit Strike Cripples Cape Town

Minibus taxi drivers and bus drivers went on strike in Cape Town August 12, mainly fueled by members of Satawu, the SA Transport and Allied Workers' Union.

The city warned commuters earlier this week that the Western Cape National Taxi Alliance (WC-NTA) had indicated it would be embarking on a strike.

"The city has had several meetings with the Western Cape National Taxi Alliance and has negotiated in good faith to address their concerns which include traffic fines, permits and warrants for arrest," the city said in a statement.

Taxi, bus drivers on strike
The Independent Online
August 12, 2009