{"id":9369,"date":"2018-05-15T16:45:05","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T14:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/media\/accidents\/statement-by-the-transport-minister-on-the-end-to-the-bus-strike\/"},"modified":"2018-05-15T16:45:06","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T14:45:06","slug":"statement-by-the-transport-minister-on-the-end-to-the-bus-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/media\/accidents\/statement-by-the-transport-minister-on-the-end-to-the-bus-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement by the Transport Minister on the end to the Bus Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Cape Town &ndash; The Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, welcomes the&nbsp;decision by all parties involved in the negotiations to end the protracted bus&nbsp;strike, which persisted for about a month.<\/p>\n<p>The negotiated settlement comes to effect, today, the 15th May 2018, following&nbsp;the organised labour and employers, leading to the calling off of the strike.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister is grateful for the decision to end the strike whilst parties will continue to find a permanent solution to some aspects of their disputes as soon&nbsp;as possible so that we can continue with the building of a safe public transport.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Nzimande said that although it took longer for the parties to reach a&nbsp;settlement, government welcomes this development, which will put an end to&nbsp;commuter uncertainly and inconveniences.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This new dispensation will afford the parties to engage on the broader&nbsp;transformation issues affecting this important mode of transport, which is used by&nbsp;20% of the daily commuting public in South Africa,&rdquo; said Minister Nzimande.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our ultimate objective will be to ensure that this industry is indeed modernised&nbsp;and responsive to the transport needs of the majority of South Africans, young&nbsp;and old, by improving access, sustainability and safety.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As part of our stakeholder consultation, we will continue to engage the bus&nbsp;industry on pertinent issues that affect the industry including issues relating to&nbsp;bus subsidies, broadening the supply value chain of the industry, to include the&nbsp;historically marginalised groups, including, women, youth and people living with&nbsp;disability,&rdquo; emphasised Minister Nzimande.<\/p>\n<p>Issued&nbsp;by:&nbsp;Department of Transport<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrivealive.co.za\/news.aspx?s=2&#038;i=34587&#038;page=Statement-by-the-Transport-Minister-on-the-end-to-the-Bus-Strike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more on Arrive Alive <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/arrive-alive.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4522\" src=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/arrive-alive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>South Africa Today &#8211; Accidents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cape Town &ndash; The Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, welcomes the&nbsp;decision by all parties involved in the negotiations to end the protracted bus&nbsp;strike, which persisted for about a month. The negotiated settlement comes to effect, today, the 15th May 2018, following&nbsp;the organised labour and employers, leading to the calling off of the strike. 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