Heartless KZN taxi driver dumps woman in labour over cash up

A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) taxi driver would not have competition contesting for the ‘Most Heartless South African of the Year’ following the alleged act of dumping a woman in labour earlier today, Friday, 28 April.

WOMAN GIVES BIRTH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the 25-year-old woman in labour was dumped on the roadside by a taxi driver who refused to transport her to the hospital.

“A passer-by arrived at Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Headquarters at 16:28 requesting assistance for the female who was in the process of delivering her child on a grass verge approximately 50 metres away,” RUSA detailed.

According to the female, the taxi driver informed the woman that he was not willing to assist her as it would delay him dropping off his load of passengers.

“Female RUSA Administrators proceeded to the woman’s location and assisted in the delivery of the male child.”

RUSA

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RUSA RUSHES MOTHER AND BABY TO THE HOSPITAL

“The healthy baby boy and his mother were both transported to the hospital for further medical care,” the company further reported.

TAXI DRIVER BLASTED FOR BEING HEARTLESS

Reacting to the heartless act, many lambasted the taxi man for choosing money over prioritising the emergency of the woman in labour.

Bilal Cassim said, “Well done to the rusa team stay blessed always Ameen and to the Taxi driver wonder which womb he came out from…”

Rishav Singh said, “Another reason why Team RUSA will always be legends of the time… heartfelt appreciation for those members that gave this child a chance to live”.

Laura Miranda Garibdass said, “Taxi man should be fired by the association and charged with attempted murder and negligence, anything could have happened, indeed RUSA are the heroes!”

Lynsey Richard said, “That poor mother and son must’ve been traumatized. Thank goodness for the kind lady and RUSA!!! I hope that taxi driver is named and shamed”.

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