Some e-hailing drivers in Cape Town are 'fearing for their lives' following the gruesome vigilante murder of one of their colleagues, Abongile Mafalala, in Parkwood last week. | Lisaleesolomon1
People protest outside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court during the appearance of people accused of killing Abongile Mafalala.Several e-hailing drivers say they are fearful of picking up passengers in"coloured areas".E-hailing companies say drivers have every right to decline a trip if they are concerned about their safety.
News24 spoke to several drivers who claimed they were now afraid of going into"coloured areas", after the vigilante attack. Taurai Kudyara, 32, said since Abongile's brutal murder, he declined ride requests to the Cape Flats. Meanwhile, head of communications for Uber South Africa Mpho Sebelebele, said the company had over 20 000 active drivers and delivery people from different race groups.
According to the company, as independent contractors, drivers used their discretion on which trips to accept and were"within their rights" to cancel an allocated booking as a result of various factors provided they aligned to the Uber Community Guidelines.
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