'The taxi industry has no regard for anyone' - CoCT's JP Smith

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Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported in parts of the city since Thursday afternoon following a decision by Santaco to withdraw all minibus taxi operations.

CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says officials will continue to work closely with police to maintain high visibility in all hotspot areas.• Golden Arrow moves operations out of Khayelitsha, Nyanga after driver shot• Golden Arrow plans full bus operation despite violence in wake of Santaco strike• Cape Town taxi strike leaves commuters in limbo with trains services haltedA Golden Arrow bus was torched in Khayelitsha on Friday morning and a driver was shot in the leg.

Safety and Security Mayco member, JP Smith: "The events that have unfolded since yesterday afternoon only serve to confirm that the taxi industry has no regard for anyone. The callous attacks on other public transport vehicles, infrastructure and road users have sadly become an all too familiar part of their playbook.

 

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