Non-striking e-hailing drivers being attacked by strikers
On Tuesday, e-hailing drivers started their three-day strike as they want the government to intervene on fares that have remained the same despite the fuel price increase.
On day two of the e-hailing strike, drivers from Uber, Uber Eats, Bolt, and DiDi marched to the office of Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo in Johannesburg, where they delivered a memorandum of demands.
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The drivers are demanding improved regulation of the sector.
They also want the government to intervene on fares that have remained the same despite the fuel price increase.
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Social media users have been sharing images of how much their trips are costing them due to the increased demand and fewer drivers.
Some 15-minute trips could cost up to R700, and 30-minute trips could cost around R1,000.
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— L✘hlohonolo (@Mxtaung) March 22, 2022
Xola Ntshinga, who uses e-hailing services after a knee operation, said that drivers that are not striking are feeling unsafe. Those who are not striking are being attacked by others.
"They attack them and even take their money and cellphones."
Non-striking e-hailing drivers being attacked by strikers.
— JacaBreakfast (@JacaBreakfast) March 24, 2022
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