Getrude Makhafola
Getrude Makhafola
In the memorandum, the taxi operators argued that:
l BRT was never properly explained to them on how their industry would benefit. They were not consulted on the planning of the infrastructure either.
l The taxi industry was their only business as blacks, and that the BRT will take away their independence.
l For the past two years when the project was planned, the City of Joburg never offered them any training as drivers, or courses to upgrade driving licences.
l Taxi operators would be paid per kilometre and not per commuter, which is contrary to their present system.
l It is impossible for BRT buses to absorb all the taxi drivers.
l The project will only benefit a few people, while the poor will still remain poor.
l Those who ply their trade in and around taxi ranks will be left without an income.
What triggered the taxi protests?
Getrude Makhafola
Getrude Makhafola
In the memorandum, the taxi operators argued that:
l BRT was never properly explained to them on how their industry would benefit. They were not consulted on the planning of the infrastructure either.
l The taxi industry was their only business as blacks, and that the BRT will take away their independence.
l For the past two years when the project was planned, the City of Joburg never offered them any training as drivers, or courses to upgrade driving licences.
l Taxi operators would be paid per kilometre and not per commuter, which is contrary to their present system.
l It is impossible for BRT buses to absorb all the taxi drivers.
l The project will only benefit a few people, while the poor will still remain poor.
l Those who ply their trade in and around taxi ranks will be left without an income.