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WATCH: Roads cleared after blockade by Durban long-distance taxi drivers

Nhlanhla Mabaso

2 December 2024 | 9:55

The long-distance association in Durban is demanding their impounded vehicles be released.

DURBAN -The eThekwini metro police have cleared all major routes in Durban following a blockade by striking taxi operators.

The long-distance association in Durban is demanding their impounded vehicles be released.

They were impounded by police due to permit issues.

"I can confirm that all roads that were closed in Durban due to public transport long-distance taxi associations strike are now open, and they are safe to be used again," said eThekwini metro police spokesperson, Boysie Zungu.

[WATCH] @eThekwiniM Police and Fire fighters are trying to extinguish the fire allegedly started by Taxi operators who are on strike, this has caused backed up traffic on Alice Street used to connect motorists to the CBD. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/9w12iNLsxj
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 2, 2024

[IN PICTURES] Operators are striking against Operation Shanela, which demands that they have permits to operate.

The Department of Transport in the province says a number of permits are available but have not been collected for a while now. @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/NM6JOZpI8C
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 2, 2024