E-hailing drivers, owners strike over crime exposure

JOHANNESBURG - Drivers and owners of e-hailing services are planning a shutdown on Monday.

They say they are being exploited by low commissions.

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They also say drop-off and pick-up points exposed them to life-threatening crimes.

They're calling on all users and drivers to switch off their phones.

The Soweto e-hailing association says companies are refusing to engage constructively with drivers.