Staff Reporter.
More woes for bus service Rea Vaya, which is one of the biggest in Johannesburg, after news it has suspended its services for the day.
The suspension left hundreds of commuters stranded this morning.
This due to what the City of Johannesburg described as “labour-related issues” between Piotrans, the operating company, and its employees.
Protesting workers blocked the entrances at the depot preventing buses from leaving.
Spokesperson Benny Makgoka says workers have disputes with the company.
“Rea Vaya Passengers are informed that buses are not operating today due to labour-related issues between Piotrans and its employees. “
“The exit point of the depot has been blocked and all buses cannot operate. We apologize and advise passengers to use alternative transport.”
Piotrans, the company that operates Johannesburg’s Rea Vaya bus service was placed under business rescue in December.
This comes after creditors tried to seize part of its fleet due to outstanding debt earlier this year.
Piotrans, has been marred by problems preventing the company from running optimally.
Mahier Tayob, the business rescue practitioner who has since taken over the reigns at Rea Vaya said anyone found to have broken the law will be held to account.
“I am obliged in law to investigate the affairs of the entity and where there is criminal culpability you can rest assured there will be arrests. Not only will there be arrests, but if somebody has benefited because of impropriety that they have caused, I will seek to recover those funds.
“I am apprehensive about the possibility of sabotage which cannot be ruled out as a potential threat,” said Tayob.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.