JOHANNESBURG - City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya is calling on e-hailing service providers to organise themselves to improve safety on the city’s roads.
"It is easy to assist them in terms of safety when they are organised," he says.
The appeal follows the murder of 22-year-old Isaac David Satlat, who was strangled by two passengers after accepting an e-hailing request in Pretoria West last week.
His hijacked vehicle and body were found in Atteridgeville on the same day.
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Moya described the death as a tragedy, noting that the motive of the suspects is not yet clear.
“We know about this one because of the dash-cam, but what other incidents don't we know about when looking at the safety of e-hailers,?” Moya asked.
She added that during a recent engagement with e-hailing services, drivers were urged to organise so the City can provide clearer support.
Moya also commended the police for their work in apprehending the two suspects.
Eugene Ngoetjana of South Africa’s Meter Taxi and E-hailing Association said drivers are increasingly being targeted by criminals.