No taxi fare increases in the Western Cape

This morning in Khayelitsha I met with the representatives of the Western Cape South SA National Taxi Council (SANTACO) regarding the proposed taxi fare increase.

SANTACO Western Cape has taken a decision not to increase taxi fares.

I want to thank the representatives of SANTACO Western Cape for showing leadership and engaging us as government and for their cooperation during this difficult time.

SANTACO also agreed that they will not embark on a strike because they understand that the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has demonstrated a constructive approach and is engaging them in good faith.

I really appreciate the stance they have taken. This does not mean that government should relax as there are a number of outstanding issues that must be addressed between us and the mini-bus taxi industry. One of these issues is the issuing of outstanding…

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