TRAGIC: Yellow line driving Bajaj driver dies following collision with truck

SAPS Swartkops detectives are investigating a culpable homicide case following the death of an unknown Bajaj driver today, 19 December 2023 in Bluewaterbay, Gqeberha.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BAJAJ DRIVER IN EASTERN CAPE

Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg reported that at approximately 12:00 this afternoon, SAPS Swartkops responded to a complaint, of an accident on the N2, Bluewaterbay direction Motherwell.
“On arrival, they were informed that the deceased was driving a motorbike Bajaj GT125 and he allegedly overtook a truck on the yellow lines, where he nearly collided with a pedestrian who was walking on the side of the road. 
“As the driver of a motorcycle swerved out for the pedestrian he was thrown from the motorcycle and the truck collided with the biker.  He died on the scene,” Captain Van Rensburg explained.

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INFO REQUIRED BY SAPS SWARTKOP

The SAPS spokesperson also confirmed that a case of culpable homicide was opened and is under investigation.
“Anyone who can assist with the identification of the deceased can contact SAPS Swartkops on 082 303 0285 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MYSAPSAPP,” she said.

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ABOUT THE JOBURG ROLL-OUT

Bolt’s brightly coloured yellow Bajaj Qute vehicles are currently available for trips in Randburg, Rosebank and Braamfontein.   

However, there are plans to roll out the service to other parts of the city in the coming months.

QUADRICYCLE TAXI

The Bajaj Qute is classified as a quadricycle so technically speaking, it is not a car.  

The Qute can however reach top speeds of up to 70 km per hour – not that speed should be of paramount importance for this type of service since budget journeys of around 4km are the vehicle’s primary function.   

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

The Qute offers a number of benefits as a taxi. Aside from lower fares for passengers, its fuel efficiency is noteworthy.   

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