City of Tshwane working to replace 33 dismissed bus operators

City of Tshwane buses.

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The City of Tshwane says it is working on replacing the 33 bus operators dismissed for taking part in an unprotected strike in May this year. The decision to fire them was taken after they appeared before a disciplinary hearing last month.

The city’s spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says they are pleading with commuters to be patient, as the dismissal of the bus operators has led to a shortage in daily shifts.

“Yesterday, 11 November 2024, 128 drivers reported for duty to honour their shifts, meaning there were 32 less buses to service the routes. It is, however, inspiring to note that through TBS management’s intervention, the number has been reduced to 14. This after 18 drivers were sourced from a team of quality controllers, who are qualified bus drivers, and administrators who were bus drivers before being promoted to do administration work. As of this morning, Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 146 shifts were in operation as compared to yesterday’s 128,” Mashigo added.