Buses back up & running after Tshwane cleansing drive
Tshwane Bus Services operations have returned to normal.
After the stand-off that started last Thursday, with drivers demanding the City of Tshwane protect them from Covid-19, the buses began transporting passengers yesterday morning.
This followed successful talks by the City with the South African Municipal Workers Union and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union.
The City said it had agreed with the unions to resume operations having taken preventive measures to curb the spread of coronavirus.
City spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said that as part of the deal, drivers and quality controllers were issued with gloves, masks and 500ml (of) hand sanitisers. The buses were disinfected.
“The City apologised for all inconveniences experienced by its customers and hoped everything will run smoothly going forward,” he said.
Commuter Rose Mashishi said: “For me it’s always a relief when buses are available because any interruption means I will be late for work.
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