TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill in the Musgrave and Morningside areas this morning when e-hailing taxi drivers formed a convoy, blocking off lanes and roads, in a protest against an alleged call by YoTaxi operators for drivers affiliated to Uber and Bolt to cease operations in KZN.
According to media reports, the taxi owners issued a warning to the e-hailing drivers to stop operating and be incorporated into their service, which has led to mounting tensions between the groups.
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The below video was submitted by a driver caught in the traffic congestion via WhatsApp.
All affected transport service providers including Uber and Taxify gathered at Blue Lagoon this morning and then made their way to Florida Road and Musgrave Road in convoy, blocking off lanes in Goble Road as the convoy moved into the area.
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Authorities responded and police officers were dispatched to deal with the drivers. Violent altercations erupted between the warring sides and metro police fired rubber bullets at the fighting parties. Police police remained on scene until the roads were opened.
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