National Taxi Alliance (NTA) Secretary General Alpheus Mlalazi is not your average leader but a seasoned public transport administrator that puts the interests of his members first as he says he wants to “see taxi operators become successful by operating in an environment that is favourable” to his constituency. Violence and conflict are a common…
Springs Taxi Association (STA) recently conducted a by-lawsworkshop held at Ethekwini, Durban to empower members of the association to formalize their operations and ensure regulatory compliance. The three-day event aimed to review and amend existing bylaws governing route operations, member conduct, and operator laws within the association. Elaborating further of the training workshop, Mr S…
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has dismissed rumours of its disinvestment in the province of KwaZulu-Natal following the rise of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) and subsequent victory of the elections in the province. There have been widespread talks that TSAM is considering moving its local manufacturing base to another province, such as the…
It’s business unusual for the taxi industry as operators call for a caring new government. Like most industries, the taxi industry is set to undergo a major shift under the proposed Government of National Unity (GNU) as the rest of country gears up for shift in policy and economic direction. As the sector prepares for…
Rail agency Prasa is on a path to recovery having partially restored 31 of the original 40 passenger train routes that were vandalised at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Transport Sindiswa Chikunga says she is proud of the achievements made by Prasa and how it’s positively impacting communities, who heavily rely on…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promises that the taxi industry will experience peace and prosperity under his leadership watch as he unveils his plans for the ‘Taxi Rank of the Future’ at the recently held Gauteng Taxi Industry indaba in Ekurhuleni. The gathering sought to foster collaboration and develop effective solutions to enhance the efficiency, safety…
Two people have been arrested following violent protests in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape recently. The town was brought to a standstill on the eve of the national elections, with roads coming in and out of Mthatha blocked, allegedly by disgruntled taxi operators. Police ordered the maximum deployment of law enforcement which included the army….
