Cape Town - Members of the UNCEDO George Taxi Association could have their licences revoked for their alleged involvement in protests against the Southern Cape town's bus rapid transit system.
The Western Cape Provincial Regulatory Entity (PRE) would hold a hearing next month in which it would consider the cancellation of 14 UNCEDO operating licences, the provincial transport department said on Thursday.
“The PRE has received information from the South African Police Services (SAPS) linking certain vehicles owned by members of the Association to the violent protest action, during which roads were barricaded, buses set alight and CCTV cameras and police vehicles damaged,” the department said.
“More operating licences are likely to be affected and camera and video footage is currently being scrutinised to establish vehicle registration numbers and to identify offending operators.” Several buses were set alight this week during protests against the Go George BRT system. The taxi operators say they weren't properly consulted before the system was implemented.
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