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EWN reports that desperate to end violent attacks on its fleet and see the perpetrators behind bars, Intercape is offering substantial rewards in exchange for information.
The bus company has been the victim of more than 130 reported incidents of violence, intimidation and extortion over the past 18 months. The attacks have resulted in serious injuries to staff and passengers and the death by shooting of Intercape bus driver Bangikhaya Machana in Cape Town in April. Allegedly, the attacks are being carried out by taxi operators and they are prevalent in the Western and Eastern Cape. Intercape is now offering a reward of R550,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of those responsible for the ongoing attacks. The bus company said a further reward of R300,000 was being offered for information that could lead to the successful prosecution of those responsible for organising and leading the campaign of violence against Intercape. Among a long list of efforts to prevent Intercape’s drivers from operating, perpetrators have insisted that coach companies increase their fares and have demanded that they pay large sums in extortion money to operate in certain areas.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Lauren Isaacs at EWN
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