Thousands of people who rely on public transport were left stranded this morning, including matric pupils who are writing exams, as taxi drivers went on strike
According to the Gauteng Traffic Department, the reason behind the strike is unclear.
It is expected that the entire province will be affected.
JHB – #TaxiStrike M1 North, road blocked by taxi drivers at Ormonde – heavy delays from Soweto side
— Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) November 17, 2014
There was no way I was going to stay home. There’s no wifi in that house #TaxiStrike
— FreedomsKitchin29Nov (@_Spesh_) November 17, 2014
#taxistrike We r concerned that over 1000 matrics writing History & Agric Science today will be affected @lesufi @Phumla_Mthala @DBE_SA
— Gauteng Education (@EducationGP) November 17, 2014
#taxistrike We appeal to taxi operators to assist our learners by taking them to school @Phumla_Mthala @lesufi @DBE_SA @Abramjee
— Gauteng Education (@EducationGP) November 17, 2014
