BRT violence slammed

11 September 2009 - 02:00
By Vuyiswa Ndabeni

VIOLENCE and intimidation over the Bus Rapid Transport system have sparked concern from commuter organisations in Gauteng.

VIOLENCE and intimidation over the Bus Rapid Transport system have sparked concern from commuter organisations in Gauteng.

The Gauteng Commuter Organisation (GCO) yesterday said it remained committed to the BRT.

GCO general secretary Nkosinathi Nkosi said they were concerned about the violence perpetuated by some taxi operators.

He said the organisation supported any government initiative that was aimed at bettering the transport system in the country.