TRANSPORT operators have finally suspended their planned week-long stay-away after reaching an agreement with the government.
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Oct. 23, 2020
STAFF REPORTER
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Taxi operators suspend stay-away
The Minister of Law and Justice Prof Nqosa Mahao
The suspension began on Friday morning.
The Minister of Law and Justice Professor Nqosa Mahao told a press briefing earlier that day that the stay-away that planned to end on October 28 was suspended to allow communication between two the sides.
He said among others, the government has also agreed to suspend the Mobile Court operations until the finality of the agreement.
Prof Mahao said the agreement was reached to ensure the welfare of Basotho, adding that starting from Friday, all transport activities returned to normal.
Speaking on behalf of the operators, Mathe Khalane said it is vital for the government to review the Mobile Court’s operations.
He confirmed that public vehicles returned to work on Friday morning, adding that one of their members in Berea is currently fighting for his life in hospital after he was shot during the stay-away.
Mr Khalane also appealed to the government to release some of their members who were arrested during the stay-away.
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The meeting was attended by representatives of transport operators from the south, north and central regions of the country.
The government was represented by a Ministerial Sub Committee comprising the Ministers of Law and Justice, Transport, Police and Public Safety, Small business, Public Works as well as the Deputy Minister.
Commuters who rely on public transport were on Wednesday and Thursday stranded because there were no public vehicles to board.
Most of them especially workers were forced to walk to and from their respective work places.
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