Traffic chaos as taxis block R24 near airport
Kempton Express: Protesting metered taxi drivers are blocking the R24 east, causing major delays for motorists travelling towards OR Tambo International Airport this morning (Friday).
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
Speaking to eNCA this morning, metro police spokesman, Kobeli Mokheseng, said the metro police, police and other services were closely monitoring the situation.
It is believed they are protesting against the Uber taxi service.
#ATT #UPDATE #AntiUberStrike Cars have broken through the fence in multiple places to get off R24 & continue to airport. pic.twitter.com/RdsDX4pI9X
— Cliff - That's All (@PigSpotter) March 10, 2017
#TaxiStrike Drivers are meeting at the cargo area at OR Tambo.
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) March 10, 2017
They are waiting for a government representative to come address them.
MV pic.twitter.com/cgouKuTkf0
One of those mornings, 'Sorry I'm late, there's so much traffic' and they think you are lying 🤥 .@EMMInfo .@CityofJoburgZA #TaxiStrike pic.twitter.com/rAkkbCyqZb
— Daddy of a Head Girl (@LoratoTshenkeng) March 10, 2017
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