Myciti bus strike
CT cops hunt two suspects after MyCiTi bus torched
The driver and a passenger were seriously injured in last night's attack in Woodstock.
The arson attack on a MyCiTi bus in Woodstock could delay the service returning to normalcy following an illegal strike.
The fired employees are still demanding to be insourced by the City of Cape Town.
Cape Town's Civic Centre was locked down on Wednesday morning after a group of MyCiTi protesters staged a protest.
The municipality says bus drivers who want to work are being intimidated and threatened by their colleagues who have been participating in the unprotected strike since 15 October.
MyCiTi workers employed by the Vehicle Operating Company went on an illegal strike last week demanding to be insourced by the City of Cape Town.
Kidrogen says of 140 buses it's responsible for, only 20 are operational as a result of the industrial action.
Kidrogen says striking drivers had been issued notices of dismissal and those who have not reported for duty are fired unless they have valid reasons.
Last week, workers held protests outside the Cape Town Civic Centre, demanding to be employed by the municipality instead of the Vehicle Operating Companies.
Worker representative Patrick Mabindisa says their employers have told those on strike they will lose their jobs should they continue to stay away from work.
The strike that started on Monday has led to services on many routes being suspended.
Patrick Mabindisa, a representative of the striking drivers, says they will continue with demonstrations until the City of Cape Town meets with them.
The city's Brett Herron says commuters are already taking strain due to the ailing rail service.
Union representative Patrick Mabindisa says drivers want better working conditions.
The City of Cape Town’s Brett Herron says he's unsure why they've gone on strike.
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.
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.
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.
Transport unions and employers on Tuesday night failed to break a deadlock during the wage negotiations, resulting in the mass driver action.