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  • FILE: Golden Arrow buses parked at the Cape Town bus terminal. Pictures: Bertram Malgas/Eyewitness News.

    Wage talks continue amid nationwide bus strike

    Unions have dropped their wage demand from 12% to 9.5%, while employers are offering 8%; up from their initial 7% offer.

    1093 days ago
  • Commuters queue at the Bellville taxi rank on day one of the bus drivers' strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    National bus strike sees some CT learners miss school

    Parents have told the Education Department they simply cannot afford alternative transport.

    1093 days ago
  • Many commuters were left stranded as a national bus strike got underway on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    Talks to end national bus strike to continue

    Workers from almost 50 bus companies across the country have embarked on a strike, demanding a 9.5% salary increase in the first year and 9% hike in the second year.

    1093 days ago
  • FILE: Golden Arrow buses parked at the Cape Town bus terminal. Pictures: Bertram Malgas/Eyewitness News.

    Govt to try end bus strike when it meets unions, employers

    Wage negotiations broke down on Friday with workers now demanding a 9.5% increase in the first year and 9% hike in the second year.

    1094 days ago
  • Commuters queue for taxis in Mitchells Plain on day one of the bus drivers strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Govt pleads with unions, employers to end bus strike

    It's been a difficult start to the week with buses across the country still out of service.

    1094 days ago
  • Golden Arrow buses parked at the Cape Town bus terminal as drivers strike for better wages. Pictures: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    Satawu urges bus drivers to intensify strike

    The nationwide bus strike looks set to continue this week as both parties have failed to reach an agreement.

    1094 days ago
  • FILE: Long queues could be seen at a Mitchells Plain bus terminal in Cape Town on 18 April 2018 as commuters waited for alternative transport to get them to work amid a nationwide bus strike. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    #Busstrike: Commuters urged to find alternative transport on Monday

    The nationwide bus strike which started last Wednesday, has left thousands of commuters scrabbling for alternative means to travel.

    1095 days ago
  • FILE: Many commuters were left stranded as a national bus strike got underway on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    Satawu calls on govt to intervene to end bus strike

    The nationwide bus strike which started earlier this week, left hundreds of thousand commuters scrabbling for alternative means to travel.

    1096 days ago
  • FILE: Many commuters were left stranded as a national bus strike got underway on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    Talks over bus strike collapse again, unions call on members to intensify strike

    Unions say they were more than willing to settle for an 8% wage increment as opposed to the initial 12% they had hoped for but bus bosses refused to budge from their 7%.

    1097 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    CT Metrorail services back on track after signal power failure

    The central train control system was also affected, making officials unable to monitor any train movements electronically.

    1097 days ago
  • Long queues seen at the Mitchells Plain bus terminal in Cape Town on Wednesday morning as commuters waited for alternative transport to get them to work amid nationwide bus strike. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Capetonians gearing up for second busy afternoon amid bus strike

    CT's public transport system has been thrown into disarray as Metrorail and the taxis try to make provision for thousands of stranded bus commuters.

    1098 days ago
  • Commuters queue for taxis in Mitchells Plain on day one of the bus drivers strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Negotiations between striking bus drivers & employers ongoing

    A nationwide bus strike has been rolled out since Wednesday, leaving commuters frustrated in search of alternative transport or lining up to join snaking taxi queues.

    1098 days ago
  • Commuters at a bus terminal in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town queue for taxis on 18 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Santaco urges drivers not to overload taxis

    South African National Taxi Council's Thabisho Molelekwa says commuters who are left stranded are now turning to taxis, putting pressure on passenger safety.

    1098 days ago
  • Commuters queue at the Bellville taxi rank on day one of the bus drivers' strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    #BusStrike: Talks continue behind closed doors

    The work stoppage is now in its second day.

    1098 days ago
  • Golden Arrow buses parked at the Cape Town bus terminal as drivers strike for better wages. Pictures: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    Bus strike expected to intensify as wage talks continue

    Drivers say they will continue picketing outside the offices of various bus companies as commuters make alternative transport plans.

    1098 days ago
  • FILE: Many commuters were left stranded as a national bus strike got underway on 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    Buses remain parked as frustrated commuters make way home

    Commuters are facing a frustrating commute home on Wednesday afternoon with bus drivers on strike across the country.

    1099 days ago
  • Bus drivers are striking on Wednesday as wage negotiations have reached a deadlock, with unions asking for a 12% increase & bosses offering 7%. Picture: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    'Bus strike will continue until demands are met'

    It's understood talks with employers will resume on Thursday with the help of the CCMA.

    1099 days ago
  • Long queues seen at the Mitchells Plain bus terminal in Cape Town on Wednesday morning as commuters waited for alternative transport to get them to work amid nationwide bus strike. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    #Bus Strike: Some bus commuters dreading wait to get home

    A national bus driver strike kicked off on Wednesday morning.

    1099 days ago
  • Many commuters were left stranded as a national bus strike got underway om 18 April 2018. Picture: Graig-Lee Smith/EWN

    [GALLERY] Long queues & frustration as #BusStrike hits SA

    Drivers under the South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union (Satawu) embarked on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, leaving scores of commuters stranded.

    1099 days ago
  • Commuters at a bus terminal in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town queue for taxis due to a bus strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Fears nationwide bus strike could impact SA economy

    More than 300,000 people, who use bus services, were forced to make alternative transport arrangements on Wednesday morning.

    1099 days ago
  • Mitchells Plain commuters queue for taxis during a bus strike on 18 April 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    [WATCH] Bus strike puts the squeeze on commuters' pockets

    More than 300,000 people who use bus services have had to make alternative transport arrangements on Wednesday morning due to a nationwide strike by bus drivers.

    1099 days ago
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