8 June 2022|9 Dhul Qa’dah 1443
The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) says it has not yet decided whether it will support the call for a national shutdown, in protest against the recent fuel hikes.
The NTA says it is currently engaging with the government to try and get it to exempt the taxi industry from some of the fuel levies and taxes.
However, NTA spokesperson Theo Malele says should government fail to respond to their demands they will join calls for a shutdown.
“We are currently engaging with government to try and get it to exempt the taxi industry from some of the fuel levies and taxes. [Because] we believe that it is the only solution available at this juncture to lessen the burden on the taxi operators and commuters.”
“We have every intention to negotiate with government in good faith. However, should government fail to respond to our demands as they always do, we will be left without a chance but to call for a shutdown in conjunction with like minded business and civil society,” adds Malele.
Source SABC NEWS
