Crucial fortnight lies ahead for Western Cape taxi industry

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A crucial fortnight lies ahead for the taxi industry in the Western Cape following the end of an eight-day stayaway that caused uncalculated damage to property, the local economy and the dignity of the community in general. taxistrike

At a joint press conference with Santaco, the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government this morning, Premier Alan Winde said that the exact financial cost of the taxi strike, which claimed the lives of five people, including a British doctor, was yet to be tallied but had harmed the local economy along with the image of the city as a tourist destination.

Looking for a deal on a car, but tight on a budget? Have a look at these offers for under R100 000. View the dealsThe details of the agreement include that impoundments under the National Land Transportation Act will continue for vehicles driving without an operating licence, on the incorrect route, without a driver’s licence, or that are not roadworthy.

The task team will similarly compile an agreed-upon list of minor offences that do not have commuter safety implications and will not be impoundable. Hill-Lewis said impoundments would continue, but the Taxi Task Team would begin work to draw up a list of minor and major infringements over the next 14 days with a focus on ‘ensuring passenger safety’.

 

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