Drivers from NTI marched to the company’s office to demand payment. According to their concern, the employees have not received a salary for two months.
- Drivers protesting over delayed salaries at NTI
- The decision-making is now done by shareholders in the North West
- Our businesses are suffering. Buses are operating
- The company is bullying us
Employee Moagi More told Tshwane Bulletin that more problems began when North West Transport Investment launched an administrative in North West. The decision-making is now done by shareholders in the North West while the office is in Pretoria.
“All employees haven’t received their salaries for two months, which is why we are here to demand them.” said More.
Star Line bus station vendors joined the march, showing their support for their customers.
Known as “Njebe” by his customers, vendor Legoro explained that the credit was given to the bus drivers in the hope that they would eventually pay.
“But they can’t pay us now because they don’t get paid. Due to this situation, our businesses are suffering. Buses are not operating, and there are no commuters. He added.
David Mbazima stated, “The company is bullying us. We need our 6% increase promised last year along with this year’s 7.5% increase. Despite salary issues.
Commuters have been asked to donate diesel for refills, Said Mbazima.
Employees also stated that they were owed medical benefits, maintenance, and provident funds.
“Sello Legare, NW MEC of the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has a problem with one of the former Business Rescue Practitioners. In the beginning, BRP paid them very well. Added Mbazima.
The NTI bus company was given 48 hours to respond to the demands of its drivers.
