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The Mercury reports that the Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has committed to developing a Joint Programme of Action with e-hailing drivers to push for legislative reform, improved safety protections, and international recognition of platform workers' rights.
This follows a meeting held in Durban on Sunday, where Cosatu engaged with e-hailing drivers to discuss their grievances and outline a coordinated response. Edwin Mkhize, Cosatu KZN provincial secretary, indicated: “E-hailing workers are among the most vulnerable in our economy. They face rising costs, declining incomes, and violent working conditions without protections. We are committed to fighting alongside them.” Drivers raised concerns about burdensome vehicle permit regulations, including a “double disc” system that complicates compliance and raises operating costs. They also accused Uber of increasing its commission to between 45% and 50%.
Cosatu highlighted the safety risks faced by e-hailing drivers, who operated without formal workplace protections and were frequently targeted in hijackings, robberies, and violent attacks. Mzo Ngcobo, spokesperson for the KZN E-Hailing Council, expressed support for Cosatu's initiative and confirmed that a meeting had taken place between the council and Cosatu to formulate a partnership and programme of action.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Siphesihle Buthelezi at The Mercury
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