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#TaxiProtest: Bus services to be suspended tomorrow

"Commuters will be compensated with a free ride for a lost day."

The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended bus services due to tomorrow’s planned taxi protest.

The taxi industry in Ekurhuleni has given the City of Ekurhuleni notice that its members will be embarking on a march tomorrow, March 20.

Also read: #TaxiProtest: ETI set to march to the mayor’s office tomorrow over BTR

“Due to this anticipated protest, which will take place throughout Ekurhuleni, and following a threat of violence, the city will suspend bus services as a precautionary measure,” said Themba Gadebe, CoE spokesperson.

Also read: #TaxiStrike Update: Highways around Midrand and Pretoria blocked off

Commuters are encouraged to seek alternative modes of transport for tomorrow.

The bus service will be fully operational from Thursday, March 22.

“Commuters will be compensated with a free ride for a lost day,” said Gadebe.

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