Mofolo taxi routes dispute: Commuters concerned about heavy police presence
Law enforcement agencies are patrolling the Crossroads taxi rank after disagreements between Nanduwe and Wata escalated.
Law enforcement agencies at the Crossroads taxi rank amid tensions between two taxi associations in Mofolo, Soweto, over routes. Picture: Jabulile Mbatha/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - Taxi commuters in Mofolo, Soweto, said they are concerned about heavy police presence amid tensions between two taxi associations.
Law enforcement agencies are patrolling the Crossroads taxi rank after disagreements between Nanduwe and Wata escalated.
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The Nancefield Dube West Association (NANDUWE) admitted to blocking roads between Orlando and Mofolo on Monday due to a dispute over routes with the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association (WATA).
This commuter said they are unhappy with the situation. “We are scared by what we’re seeing here because we are surrounded by people carrying guns, so anyone can catch a stray bullet unnecessarily.”