A letter which instructed scholar transport systems not to permit pupils older than ten years of age sparked fear and concern for parents in Fish Hoek and other areas in the Mother City, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The letter was dated 13 August and included the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association’s (CATA) letterhead.
It stated that these changes were to be implemented as of 1 September.
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The recipient was stated to be the scholar and staff transport operators from the Masiphumelele Taxi Association, which falls under Cata.
An excerpt from the letter reads ‘Kids that are 10 years and above must board a taxi at the rank. We want that to happen from the 1 of September’ the DailySun reports.
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Pupils residing in Masiphumelele, Nyanga, Fish Hoek, Mitchell’s Plain, Simonstown, Wynberg and certain other areas which fall under Cata, are to be affected.
Commenting on the impending changes, Kwanele Mayekiso, a school transport driver from Philippi, said, ‘I saw it in our WhatsApp group and people were unhappy. We’re all working for our families. It’s unacceptable for these people to bully us.’
A parent, Ntombozuko Msiyana, whose kids make use of these transport facilities, also commented that the taxi industry should not bully them.
‘I do what’s safe and convenient for my kids. I won’t be forced to do what I don’t want to,’ said the parent.
Nonkululeko Sityebi, the Cata spokesman, stated that they were aware of the letter and that an internal investigation has commenced.
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