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Hundreds of taxi operators in South Africa have gathered at Johannesburg’s main airport to protest against ride-hailing app Uber.
The Meter Taxi Association in South Africa says Uber drivers do not pay for operation permits and are calling for authorities to ban its operations.
#TaxiStrike Metered taxi drivers have gathered in the freight section of #ORTambo airport, meeting amongst themselves. TH pic.twitter.com/fOfgVF8Hcv
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 10, 2017
Police say the protest is illegal and that they will clear taxi operators who are blocking the main roads leading to the airport.
The BBC’s Pumza Fihlani says it has been causing causing chaos to east of Johannesburg
Uber, which operates in a number of African cities, was launched in South Africa four years ago.
Since then it has attracted half a million users and 4,000 drivers.
Uber drivers are also holding a small demonstration in Johannesburg calling for protection against attacks from metered taxi-operators.
