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National Taxi Alliance

Taxi violence crisis: MEC Diale-Tlabela unveils bold plan to shut down Soweto ranks

South Africa

Taxi violence crisis: MEC Diale-Tlabela unveils bold plan to shut down Soweto ranks

By Bheki C. Simelane

‘Government opportunism’ — taxi drivers question timing of Covid-19 relief fund extension

Politics

‘Government opportunism’ — taxi drivers question timing of Covid-19 relief fund extension

By Bheki C. Simelane

Taxi strike - Some facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make and the role in crime

Business Maverick

Taxi strike - Some facts on how big the industry is, how much drivers make and the role in crime

By Liezl Human and Ella Morrison

EFF’s national shutdown plan — another publicity stunt with near-zero chance of becoming reality

South Africa

EFF’s national shutdown plan — another publicity stunt with near-zero chance of becoming reality

By Stephen Grootes

New app for minibus taxis aims to end drivers’ struggle for off-peak customers

South Africa

New app for minibus taxis aims to end drivers’ struggle for off-peak customers

By Victoria O’Regan and Bheki C Simelane

Gauteng: Key roads blocked, commuters stranded and bus hijacked as taxi drivers protest

Business Maverick

Gauteng: Key roads blocked, commuters stranded and bus hijacked as taxi drivers protest

By Greg Nicolson

Taxis at 70 percent capacity are now allowed – if all passengers wear surgical masks

South Africa

Taxis at 70 percent capacity are now allowed – if all passengers wear surgical masks

By Bheki C. Simelane

Conflict resolution mechanism in disarray, inquiry into taxi violence told

South Africa

Conflict resolution mechanism in disarray, inquiry into taxi violence told

By Bheki C. Simelane