On Wednesday, transport minister Fikile Mbalula moved to relax the strict regulations in the public-transport sector during the coronavirus lockdown, allowing taxis to carry full passenger loads, provided passengers are wearing masks.
Mbalula announced a raft of amendments to the regulations he unveiled a week ago, aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19. The pandemic has been confirmed in more than 1,300 people and has resulted in five deaths in SA. “Alternatively ... all minibus and midi-bus taxi vehicles are permitted to load their maximum, 100% passenger capacity as provided for in their operating licences, provided that all passengers are wearing masks,” said Mbalula.
The transport minister urged public-transport operators to adhere to the regulations on sanitising their vehicles and to put measures in place for social distancing.According to the regulations Mbalula announced a week ago, minibus taxis, midi-buses, metered taxis and e-hailing providers, such as Uber and Bolt, will be allowed to transport essential service workers.
He is going to be the reason why the virus are going to expand at an alarming rate. Cyril better get rid of this clown quickly he is busy destroying all the good work by lockdown.
This topic is so popular. Has jesus landed and blew a fart on taxi industry? I mean really. I need to hear about bottle store opening with cancer sticks back on shelves.
This is not good news for attempting to spread disease.