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Public transport

Silent resistance in South Africa’s taxi ranks — the hidden economy of ‘imali yesokisi’

South Africa

Silent resistance in South Africa’s taxi ranks — the hidden economy of ‘imali yesokisi’

By Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi

Cape Town taxi violence — city and industry at odds after taxi body claims drivers targeted

Maverick News

Cape Town taxi violence — city and industry at odds after taxi body claims drivers targeted

By Suné Payne

Rea Vaya bus operations halted again — taxi industry outrage sparks commuter turmoil

Business Maverick

Rea Vaya bus operations halted again — taxi industry outrage sparks commuter turmoil

By Bheki C. Simelane

‘Trust in public transport is at its lowest,’ says Western Cape MEC

South Africa

‘Trust in public transport is at its lowest,’ says Western Cape MEC

By Siyabonga Goni

IN PHOTOS: Boks game scores a big fix for eastern Johannesburg

Sport

IN PHOTOS: Boks game scores a big fix for eastern Johannesburg

By Ferial Haffajee

Iconic yellow trains make way for new blue People’s Train, enhancing commuter convenience and safety

South Africa

Iconic yellow trains make way for new blue People’s Train, enhancing commuter convenience and safety

By Bheki C. Simelane

Gauteng commuters cheer Prasa’s long-awaited reopening of key rail lines

South Africa

Gauteng commuters cheer Prasa’s long-awaited reopening of key rail lines

By Bheki C. Simelane

‘If we can just stop taxi violence’ — Ricardo Mackenzie reflects on his first year as Western Cape mobility MEC

Politics

‘If we can just stop taxi violence’ — Ricardo Mackenzie reflects on his first year as Western Cape mobility MEC

By Suné Payne

2024 elections — Where major political parties stand on uncertain future of public transport

South Africa

2024 elections — Where major political parties stand on uncertain future of public transport

By GroundUp Staff

Golden Arrow finds R1.2bn subsidy not enough to ward off 7% bus fare hike

Maverick News

Golden Arrow finds R1.2bn subsidy not enough to ward off 7% bus fare hike

By Velani Ludidi

Buses, taxis, batteries & gas — Cape Town mayor, Gautrain CEO share plans to decarbonise transport

South Africa

Buses, taxis, batteries & gas — Cape Town mayor, Gautrain CEO share plans to decarbonise transport

By Ethan van Diemen

Cape Town taxi violence resurgence leaves 12 dead, many critically injured in early 2024

South Africa

Cape Town taxi violence resurgence leaves 12 dead, many critically injured in early 2024

By Velani Ludidi