Creecy has failed to match her words with action: NTA
The NTA says it will embark on national protest if government ignores their concerns,
The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) has taken issue with Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, claiming she has not lived up to her promises in supporting the minibus taxi industry. NTA representative Theo Malele asserts that Creecy was expected to tackle long-standing issues in the sector, such as discrimination, financial hardship, and unfair treatment. Instead, taxi owners have been met with more pledges and speeches, as the industry's economic stability continues to deteriorate.
Malele declares that the NTA will initiate a nationwide protest if the government continues to postpone addressing their demands. He states that the verdict on Creecy's performance is now clear: she has failed to align her words with action. The minibus taxi industry finds itself caught between skyrocketing expenses and exorbitant fares, placing it in an untenable economic situation.
The NTA demands the implementation of a focused fuel rebate for qualifying minibus taxi operators for at least a year while broader economic and public transport reforms are finalized.
If the government persists in prioritizing delay over delivery, the NTA plans to initiate consultations and mobilization for a lawful national protest march.
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