Taxi strike leaves hundreds stranded

Taxi operators burnt tyres and are marching through the Durban CBD as they protest against unfair traffic laws they claim target them.

HUNDREDS of Durban commuters were left stranded this morning when taxi operators went on an unexpected strike.

Workers in the taxi industry gathered in groups under heavy police watch to protest against traffic laws they claim target them unfairly.

At the moment, protesters are marching through the Durban CBD leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Police are following and monitoring the situation.