Bus licences confiscated in road safety blitz

Creation date: 24 March 2010

Gauteng metro police confiscated the licences of 12 long-distance buses in Johannesburg in Wednesday.

Spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the buses were operating with faulty lights, steering mechanisms and brakes.

"Bus companies are being warned to ensure that the buses are fully roadworthy as the metro police intend to impound buses that do not comply with road safety standards," Minnaar said.

They were told to repair the buses and return to the Langlaagte testing station on Friday, March 26 to have their licences re-issued.

The buses were used to transport people between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

"The blitz was part of the Easter road safety campaign to pay particular focus on public transport which includes buses and taxis as many people make use of public transport to travel to other provinces over the Easter weekend." - Sapa
 
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