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MINIBUS TAXIS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO RESUME OPERATION ON 100 CAPACITY AND LONG DISTANCE BASIS

Taxis reject Mbalula’s R1.135bn relief offer and vow to start operating at full capacity

All taxis will operate at full capacity from Monday, the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) vowed on Sunday, as it rejected the R1.135bn in relief funds offered by the government. “We have decided to take the bull by the horns. We cannot…

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Minibus taxis will now be allowed to carry 10 or the maximum number of passengers provided they all wear masks during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.Image: ESA ALEXANDER/THE TIMES
AMENDED REGULATIONS GOVERNING PUBLIC TRANSPORT

New lockdown rules let taxis carry more passengers — with masks

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has amended regulations governing public transport during the lockdown to extend taxi operating hours and allow them to carry up to 100% of their passenger capacity — provided passengers wear masks. The…

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Police at a roadblock in East London check a taxi for overloading.Image: Sandiso Phaliso
BRAEYLYN

Taxi industry gears up for mutiny

Santaco, the umbrella body for taxi associations, has launched an investigation into taxi drivers who have drastically increased prices since the lockdown. According to government regulations, during the lockdown taxis are only permitted…

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