Hedland charity's concerns over taxi strikes in reponse to youth crime

Taxi drivers in Port and South Hedland are threatening to go on strike again if more is not done to address youth crime in the towns. Key points: Ozi Taxis says it will go on strike again if youth crime is not addressed by authorities A local charity says the strikes are affecting vulnerable people who rely on taxis for essential transport Hedland police and the Police Minister say youth crime is a complex issue that cannot be fixed overnight Drivers returned to work on Monday after a seven-day strike but say they will walk off the job again in four weeks' time if their concerns are not tackled by authorities. Ms Spoljaric said the local industry wanted Operation Regional Shield, which has seen a boost to police officers and assets deployed in the Kimberley, rolled out in the Pilbara to crack down on youth crime. Youth crime a complex issue South Hedland police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Gordon Armstrong said he met with local taxi companies and understood their concerns. Ms Howlett backed this and said addressing youth crime would require a "multi-faceted" approach from local leaders and authorities.