SA's minibus taxi industry has been marginalised for too long. This must change

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[ANALYSIS] SA's minibus taxi industry has been marginalised for too long. This must change eNCA

, it is an integral part of the South African public transport sector, and plays a critically important role in the country’s economy.to work, schools and universities, to access healthcare or for leisure.

Taxis are used by the majority of commuters, even though they are more expensive than buses and trains, because they provide an efficient service, especially over shorter routes. They are also more widely available, reaching places that the buses and trains do not. There are about 200,000 minibus taxis in South Africa. The industry employs about 300,000 drivers and 100,000 taxi marshals. It also benefits 100,000 car washers andGiven South Africa’s high unemployment and poverty rates, the importance of the industry should not be underestimated.

Exact figures are hard to pin down because the industry is unregulated and operates on a cash basis. But it is estimated that the industry generatesEach taxi makes an estimated

 

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