WATCH: Uber, Taxify drivers gather at Zoo Lake to contest low prices
Reasons for the meeting include low Uber and Taxify prices as well as drivers' safety.
An earlier protest united Uber and Taxify drivers in Gauteng. Photo: Koketso Ratsatsi
A strike is currently taking place at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg, where a large group of drivers have gathered to hand over a memorandum, Rosebank Killarney Gazette reports.
Reasons for the strike are reportedly due to low Uber and Taxify prices, despite the recent petrol increases and numerous attempts from drivers to approach the companies.
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Watch Stephen Bhebhe of eHasa explain the reason for the strike in the video below:
VISE Chairperson of Ehasa, Stephen Bhebhe explained why the @taxify_za and @uber drivers are striking. @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/L5sGIkokHP
— Koketso Ratsatsi⚖️ (@KoketsoRatsats3) June 18, 2018
The drivers’ safety concerns are also a major issue they would like to see addressed.
Partner and driver @uber Cosmos Mdlalo explained what they would like the outcome to be after submitting the memorandum. @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/DmaUri7FYz
— Koketso Ratsatsi⚖️ (@KoketsoRatsats3) June 18, 2018
@Taxify and @Uber drivers are currently hosting a meeting at the #ZooLake in Parkview. @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/rZO5haHqTy
— Koketso Ratsatsi⚖️ (@KoketsoRatsats3) June 18, 2018
Situation right now at Zoo Lake #UberStrike @Radio702 @eNCA @Powerfm987 @POWER987News pic.twitter.com/YUUDhswvjH
— Nonsindiso (@NonsindisSibeko) June 18, 2018
This is a developing story, more updates to follow as more information emerges.
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