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SABC

Taxi bosses in the Western Cape decided at a formal meeting of the various associations and unions today to put any strike actions on hold for the time being.

Western Cape Provincial Taxi Alliance (WCPTA) spokesperson Mvuyisi Mente, says they have received a formal response from the MEC of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, after last Tuesday's taxi strike that caused havoc in the Mother City.

Commuters had to scramble to find alternative transport due to the strike whilst angry taxi bosses and operators illegally marched on the department last week demanding, among others, that the alleged harassment of their members and the impounding of vehicles should stop.But the department refused to speak to operators unless unruly behaviour seized.

In a formal response dated the 26th of March, the department acknowledged the memorandum of grievances. Mente says they hope to sit down with the department and all tiers of law enforcement soon for a formal meeting to discuss concerns before the World Cup which kicks off on June 11.

WCPTA spokesperson, Mvuyisi Mente, says: "Carlisle highlighted issues that we have raised with him before. When he opens up the door to talk, within ten days we need to solve everything because we are left with no time."