Majority of e-hailing applications received by Tshwane Transport Dept from undocumented foreigners, says MMC
Attempting to accept the memorandum on behalf of the mayor, Transport MMC Tlangi Mogale said that many drivers were aware they did not meet the requirements for permits.
e-hail, taxi driver. Image: Thibault Penin on Unsplash
JOHANNESBURG - It has now come to light that the majority of e-hailing applications received by the Tshwane Transport Department come from undocumented foreigners.
Transport MMC Tlangi Mogale told this to a protest by drivers who were against the ongoing impoundment of their vehicles by the city.
The drivers, who marched from Wespark Primary School to Tshwane House, demanded that Mayor Nasiphi Moya personally receive their memorandum and provide clear timelines for solutions.
[WATCH] E-hailing drivers on Uber, Bolt, and InDrive are protesting in Pretoria over vehicle impoundments. They claim the City of Tshwane isn’t issuing permits but continues seizing cars. A memorandum of demands will be delivered at Tshwane House. @MongeziKoko pic.twitter.com/A8pKOUSSBC
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[WATCH] As tensions flare, the drivers are demanding that Tshwane - Mayor Nasiphi Moya personally receive their memorandum of demands.
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No violence has broken out.@MongeziKoko pic.twitter.com/fQRsDfM60B
The group brought traffic to a standstill around the municipal offices.
Braving the heat, frustrated e-hailing drivers remained outside Tshwane House, calling for better regulation of their industry, operational support, and the issuing of permits.
Attempting to accept the memorandum on behalf of the mayor, Transport MMC Tlangi Mogale said that many drivers were aware they did not meet the requirements for permits.
"A large number of our e-hailing operators are foreign nationals. Some can’t produce the necessary documents, and the ones making noise are those who failed to submit new applications."
Despite this, the protesting drivers continued to press for the mayor’s direct engagement.