It goes without saying that taxis that transport the public must be roadworthy and safe for passengers.
Taxi owners cannot expect immunity from the law. They must also know that violence cannot resolve their grievances, however frustrated they are.Fred Khumalo | Sizokuthola-like vigilantism is a costly short cut in our crime-fighting strategy Equally, the authorities must not be vindictive in their application of the law. The statement by Cape Town MMC for Safety and Security JP Smith, that, for every bus burnt they would impound 25 taxis, was reckless in the extreme and served to fuel the fires.
National government and cities need to agree on plans to regulate the taxi industry and have uniformly agreed regulations, instead of the arbitrary by-laws that appear vindictive to those they are applied to.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.