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Maxi-taxing bus-ted

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Maxi dus'... on the Bus (Route) So tomorrow, the country is threatened with a virtual transport shutdown, as maxi-taxi drivers seem intent on hitting the beach, instead of the Bus Route. Indeed, some may not even travel, and might just as well keep their clutches home. It's ironic that many of the more vociferous - and government-critical - commentators on this issue seem to lack an important pre-qualification to talk... actual travelling experience. Most of these mouthers are "suppositioning" about ph-rapists, ph-drug dealers, ph-murderers and the ilk. Point taken, but what about the TTDF-killers, VDF-kidnappers, H-drug dealers and that other ilk? Broadbrushing on discrimination is a poor debate technique... akin to shouting. It's a fact that were it not for the PH community of drivers, many public servants, professionals and service providers would not be able to function. It's especially ironic that public servants are also grousing at this tim