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Taxi drivers warned against intimidation
Gauteng traffic officials have urged taxi drivers to refrain from intimidation and unruly behaviour ahead of their planned strike on Monday, reports Mail&Guardian. Taxi associations are expected to go on strike today.
Taxi drivers and taxi associations have been urged to refrain from unruly behaviour and intimidation ahead of their planned strike, the Gauteng community safety department said on Sunday.
"Motor vehicles found to be obstructing traffic, blocking roads and/or freeways will be subjected to stringent law enforcement by Gauteng traffic police and other law enforcement agencies," spokesman Obed Sibasa said in a statement in a report on Mail&Guardian.
"There will be heavy police and traffic [police] presence on high alert and will be monitoring all major and local taxi routes. We will deal decisively with unruly and criminal elements."
