The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) rejected government’s R1.1 billion relief fund, saying its members needed more money.
JOHANNESBURG - Only a few taxis were transporting commuters in the Johannesburg CBD on Monday morning.
#TaxiStrike Santaco says it regrets leaving commuters stranded this morning. Taxi drivers say the want R20 000 per taxi from government , which is far from what's being offered currently Earlier, there were long queues at the Noord Taxi Rank, but many commuters left after it became clear that no taxis were coming to collect them.— EWN Traffic June 22, 2020 Taxi strike across Gauteng this morning - thousands of commuters have been left stranded pic via @Bulelwa04464329 some routes blockaded via @KHOTSO_MAMASELA pic.twitter.com/lpry9hFSkmSome commuters asked for lifts from passing cars, while others forked out for taxi cabs.
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