After a lengthy meeting, an agreement was reached

AFTER a lengthy meeting between the management of the temporary bus company, Clidet, and SAMWU, representing the Rea Vaya BRT bus drivers, an agreement was reached which will see a return to work of drivers of both the ordinary commuter service and the 2010 event services this morning, 15th June 2010.

Issues that led to the workers embarking on an illegal work stoppage related to the view of the worker's representatives that there had been a unilateral change in their conditions of employment and how shifts and overtime would be calculated during the Soccer 2010 World Cup. An agreement has now been reached on how shifts, overtime and allowances will be paid during the Soccer World Cup period.

Despite the fact that about 65 workers participated in the action yesterday, all planned trips for the 13h30 match at Soccer City for the Soccer World Cup were executed as well as the majority of the planned trips back to Soweto and the Constitution Hill Park and Ride. Unfortunately, between 500 to 800 spectators were requested to use Metrorail free of charge back from the stadium to Westgate Transport Hub, after which the City of Joburg arranged for 10 Metrobuses to take them to their original destination.

"I apologize to commuters and spectators for any confusion and inconvenience that was caused yesterday", said Jackie Huntley, CEO of Clidet. "We are hoping that the rest of the Soccer World Cup period will run smoothly and that we are able to transport thousands of fans to Ellis Park and Soccer City to watch their teams in action".


Yours sincerely,
Jackie Huntley
Director for Clidet 957 (Proprietary) Limited

Ms Huntley may be reached on 0827724796 for more information pertaining to this press release.