Question

Why did the black people boycott bus services in 1957?

Answer 1

The black people boycotted bus services in 1957 in South Africa to protest against the increase in bus fares and the racial discrimination they faced under apartheid. The boycott began in Alexandra township near Johannesburg and quickly spread. Black passengers were forced to use separate, often inferior buses, and were treated unfairly. The bus fare hike made their daily commute even more difficult and costly.