In the face of ongoing taxi strike violence that has disrupted public transportation in Cape Town, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis released a statement confirming that 75 MyCiTi bus routes are currently being escorted by Cape Town law enforcement.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis claimed that the top priority of the City amid the taxi-strike violence is the safety and security of commuters.To assess the effectiveness of the measures being implemented, the mayor personally boarded a MyCiTi bus that travelled from Mitchells Plain Town Centre to the Civic Centre station in Cape Town.
To provide a secure environment for commuters, Cape Town law enforcement has taken on the responsibility of escorting over 75 MyCiTi bus routes across the city. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis emphasised that the City would not negotiate with a taxi industry that resorts to violence, ensuring that law and order are upheld while protecting the interests of residents and transport operators.
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