Cape Town – Rea Vaya has suspended its bus services indefinitely following the fatal shooting of a bus driver in Protea Glen, Soweto, on Monday night.
According to SABC News, the driver was shot by unidentified attackers while waiting at a traffic light on Wild Chestnut Street.
In response, the bus company has suspended its services indefinitely.
Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said that the motive for the shooting remains unclear, but investigations are ongoing.
JUST IN: A Rea Vaya bus driver has been gunned down in Protea Glen, Soweto. The incident occurred at a BP garage in the area. pic.twitter.com/BzsjAVhIWA
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“The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage, and the police are following up on all leads as the investigation continues,” the report quoted him as saying.
The suspension has caused disruptions to public transport.
Passengers have been advised to seek alternative transport while the situation is assessed.
Rea Vaya shooting in Soweto, JHB, last night.
Service suspended.
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This marks the second suspension in recent months, with a previous halt in November due to disputes over feeder routes, The Citizen reported.
Transport MMC Kenny Kunene acknowledged concerns from transport stakeholders and assured that the city is engaging with Soweto taxi operators to find a resolution.
“Some transport stakeholders have raised issues relating to feeder routes. We are engaging with them to establish the cause of the problem. We apologise for the inconvenience,” said Kunene, according to the report.
“The City will meet with the Soweto taxi operators to find solutions to the concerns raised by members of the taxi associations.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
