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GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEOS - Uncedo Taxi Association is busy with a peaceful march to protest issues they believe are negatively impacting their members. 

These concerns include alleged targeting by traffic officials, the denial of permits for their operations and competition challenges with the Go George bus service.

They are marching from Thembalethu down Nelson Mandela Boulevard to the municipal offices in York Street, and from there to the provincial traffic department, also in York Street, where memorandums outlining their demands will be delivered.

PHOTO GALLERY: Peaceful taxi protest in George

VIDEO: March coordinator Isaya Stimela, deputy coordinator Tito Nyakazi, and Uncedo branch manager Sihle Vuwane

VIDEO: Jeff Ayliffe was at the N2 / Nelson Mandela Bvd intersection in Thembalethu, just after 07:30, as workers leave Thembalethu on foot ahead of the march by local taxi association Uncedo.

Go George Service: Only main routes covered today

According to George Municipality, no Go George drivers using staff transport are able to get to the depot, due to minibus taxis not operating today.

The following main routes will be covered until further notice, while community routes will be phased in as more drivers become available:

Routes 1A; 1B; 1C; 1E, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 24, 53, 53B, 56, 60.

Thembalethu routes 10 and 18A will be delayed.

Passengers who can arrange alternative transport are strongly advised to do so.

Go George apologises for the inconvenience and calls on employers to be understanding when staff arrive late for work.

VIDEO: Jacques du Toit

The Uncedo Taxi Association protestors have now reached the bridge at the end of George Industria and are now entering George Central at 09:40.

Photos: Jacques du Toit

Isaya Stimela, coordinator of the Uncedo march, (green hat) leads the protest with the memorandum to be hand over to the mayor in his hand.

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