Taxi drivers urged to make way for emergency services
The Gauteng Department of Health is calling on protesting taxi drivers to make way for emergency vehicles.
Taxi drivers have descended on Midrand in protest over the high instalments on their vehicles.
The department’s Arnold Malotana says the blocking of the roads could cost the injured and sick their lives.
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“We also wish to plead with members of the community to be more patient during the taxi strike, whilst assuring that emergencies will be attended to accordingly,” says Malotana.
WATCH #TaxiStrike Taxi's that blocked an intersection in Waterfall are now moving out of the way. @Slindelo_M pic.twitter.com/p3ncnNNi4H
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#TaxiStrike In Midrand, motorists opt to use back routes to make their way around. Video taken near the Engen garage in Vorna Valley. pic.twitter.com/N22Y82K5tD
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#TaxiStrike taxi driver has his feet up on a taxi blocking Bridel Veil Rd that leads to Mall of Africa. SM pic.twitter.com/tLtfyNXGBq
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