Stability restored in Durban following end of 2-day taxi strike

DURBAN - Stability has been restored, following a 2-day taxi strike in Durban.

The breakthrough came after high-level engagements between the provincial government, Ethekwini Municipality and taxi bosses.

The strike began days after 25 minibuses and taxis were impounded in KwaDabeka and Claremont in Durban last Friday.

The taxi strike left thousands of commuters stranded.

The stay away was started by taxi operators from Kwadabeka demanding that their impounded vehicles be released.

Some also raised concerns about e-hailing drivers operating both as e-hailers and staff transporters.

KZN Transport spokesperson Ndebezinhle Sibiya said authorities that last night's meeting was able to restore calm.

“The MEC and the Mayor of eThekwini Cyril Xaba have indicated that the first day post the Durban taxi strike is characterised by hard work, peace and stability - they are very happy that people are going out about their daily many people were able to go to work.”

Operators have since urged government to give them an audience whenever they face issues in the taxi industry.