Dear Sir,
It is high time that the Metro addressed the chaotic situation in Govan Mbeki Avenue created by the so called Integrated Public Transport System, that consists of lanes designed to provide Bus Rapid Transport. Meanwhile no bus stations have been built and what’s more the buses are in mothballs in the northern areas.
The negative effect this is having on businesses in the Avenue cannot be adequately described but just to say that many are closing down due to the lack of accessability of their premises.
These problems were anticipated by me in October 2009 and January 2010 when I called public meetings held in the City Hall to put in place a process whereby the affected businesses could get relief from the Council in terms of the business crisis created by the taxi strike.
These same businesses now seek relief for their financial short comings, caused by the total incompetence of the Metro that has resulted in a road system so inferior that many business owners are affected negatively.
At the time it was emphasised that it was in everyones interest to help deal with every individual business’ unique challenge to ensure that all parties were catered for in the process. This interest has not been forthcoming from the Metro! It is now high time that this Metro recognised it’s responsibility to the people it is supposed to serve.
I intend calling a public meeting so that the public voice can be heard. Public participation is essential in a case of this sort.
Regards
Cllr Jeremy Davis
Ward 5
