Thousands of commuters stuck due to crime and to a large extent corruption
13 June 2017
THOUSANDS of commuters stuck in Cape Town's congested traffic are victims of crime and to a large extent corruption," says the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
"It has become clear that the traffic situation worsens when Metrorail system is in trouble and it is becoming clearer by the day that money which should have been spent on maintenance, security and modernisation has been consumed by crime and corruption," said Ms Janine Myburgh, President of the Chamber.
Business was also a victim because unreliable public transport resulted in late arrival at work, a loss of productivity and stressed-out staff.
"One cannot forgive the torching of trains which is totally unacceptable, it only make the situation worse. One can however understand the anger and frustration of commuters torching the trains is in no way the solution though."