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Buffalo City Municipality has issued a stern warning following the arrest of a taxi driver who crammed a staggering 42 learners into his vehicle.
City spokesperson, Samkelo Ngwenya, said the driver was arrested on Thursday and his vehicle with faulty brakes was also impounded
He said the driver was also a “repeat offender”.
“The Metro is advising parents, who are opting to have their kids commuting via public transport instead of private contracts, to be hands on.
“Traffic officers counted 37 kids from the taxi whilst 7 ran away whilst it was being processed,” Ngwenya said.
He said while they suspect that the parents may not have been aware of the driver’s actions, he said “ignorance” was not an excuse and parents should also take responsibility for their children.
“The Metro has vowed to intensify roadblocks and patrols towards car fitness and reckless driving,” Ngwenya said.
