The MyCiti strike is expected to continue today with a number of routes still suspended and a select few running according to schedule.
MyCiti announced today on their Twitter that services will operate as they did yesterday and the illegal bus driver strike is still underway.
Update: #MyCiTiAlert: Drivers are continuing with the illegal strike and service still disrupted. At this early stage it seems services will operate as was the case yesterday. We are monitoring and updates will follow.
— MYCITI bus (@MyCiTiBus) October 16, 2018
Disgruntled MyCiti staff, currently outsourced, are demanding to be employed by the City of Cape Town in order to obtain better working conditions and salaries.
The City says the striking bus drivers are employed by the Vehicle Operating Companies.
The strike is considered illegal as neither the Vehicle Operating Companies, or the City were notified of the strike beforehand or the reasons for it.
Drivers are planning to continue with the strike until their demands are addressed.
Here are the routes that are operational and suspended today:
Update: #MyCiTiAlert: The following services are currently operating on routes: T02, X02, D01, D02, D03, D04, 232, 233, 234, 236 and 237. Updates to follow
— MYCITI bus (@MyCiTiBus) October 16, 2018
Update: #MyCiTiAlert: As at 6am, services on the following routes remain suspended A01, T01, T03, T04, 101, 102, 103,104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 230,231, 235, 251, 260, 261, 262. Updates to follow
— MYCITI bus (@MyCiTiBus) October 16, 2018
MyCiti has urged commuters to communicate via their Twitter or information number for assistance throughout the day.
@MyCiTiBus social media team is ready to assist you with your journey. Tweet us or call our 24/7 Info number on 0800 65 64 63 for assistance. pic.twitter.com/B635y95I5t
— MYCITI bus (@MyCiTiBus) October 16, 2018
Many commuters are feeling the strain of the current strike and taxis in Cape Town are being overloaded with locals desperate to get to work.
Capetonians do you know what people in Khayelitsha and other outer areas are enduring to get to work since the @MyCiTiBus strike? Be understanding when they’re late because this isn’t their fault.#mycitistrike #busstrike #MyCiTiAlert@News24 @CityofCT @TimesLIVE @IOL pic.twitter.com/Mv6UY9xo42
— Samantha Marx (@atsmath) April 26, 2018
Picture: Twitter