By Zuko Komisa
Traffic in the CBD of Durban has been halted due to a huge taxi protest that happening today.
The Durban Long Distance Association demonstrators targeted important crossroads like the Pietermaritzburg Taxi Rank in Grey Street, and the Durban Station on Umgeni Road.
The demonstrations, which have shut down the city centre, are said to have involved a number of operators.
The taxi operators also complaining about the issue of permits not being issued.
The South African National Taxi Association (Santaco) acknowledged knowledge of the demonstration but said they were not involved in any of today’s protests.
Stun grenades were used by the SAPS and eThekwini metro police to try and disperse protesting crowds, but they had a difficult time doing so.
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Videos from Durban’s typically busy commuting routes have been widely shared on social media, demonstrating how crippling the taxi protest has been.
Protest action now in Durban CBD by buses and taxi drivers against petrol prices. pic.twitter.com/b82sBi8Llo
— TDT🇿🇦The Daily Talk (@Thedailytalksa) July 25, 2022
Here we go again looting in Durban CBD pic.twitter.com/Nw872CHbOT
— Vini Naidoo (@NaidooVini) July 25, 2022
JUST IN : The Durban CBD in South Africa descended into chaos on Monday morning as taxis blocked the roads and protestors burned tyres. The strike action is a result of the increasing fuel, according to local reports. pic.twitter.com/a0iiKKyK9s
— NEWS24/7 (@AmericaToday15) July 25, 2022
Durban CBD – Taxi driver protest Police are finally on the scene. https://t.co/SoyCSTYaWh pic.twitter.com/gLJKo8YiSJ
— Doc (@Houtkruis70x71) July 25, 2022
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