Sho't left, China: Taxi industry gets R200m boost
A R200-million local taxi assembly plant has been launched in Springs, Ekurhuleni, and is expected to create at least 500 jobs in the first phase.
Taxi drivers: Who is the safest of them all?
Mangled wreckage from deadly head-on collisions is usually what lands South Africa's notoriously aggressive minibus taxis in the headlines.
Durban taxi strike called off
The Durban taxi strike which left thousands of commuters stranded on Monday has been called off.
Jo'burg signs first BRT agreement with taxi industry
The Jo'burg council and taxi industry have signed an agreement to remedy loss of income for operators following the introduction of the Rea Vaya buses
More bark than bite
The taxi industry's bark appeared to be worse than its bite in the wake of the largely successful launch of the bus rapid transport system this week.
NTA calls for taxi industry to own BRT
The minibus taxi industry on Tuesday demanded full ownership of the bus rapid transit (BRT) system.
Satawu backs govt bid to regulate taxi industry
Satawu supports government efforts to regulate the taxi industry and will push for the unionisation of the sector, it said on Friday.
BRT gets the green light
Johannesburg's bus rapid transit (BRT) system -- which lurched to a halt after threats by taxi bosses -- on Thursday received the go-ahead.
Zuma slates government at taxi summit
Jacob Zuma made the most of his last few days out of government, criticising the Department of Transport at the SA taxi council's summit on Monday.
Zuma to address taxi summit in Midrand
African National Congress president Jacob Zuma will address a summit of taxi operators at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Monday morning.
Taxi drivers call for Jeff Radebe's head
About 5 000 taxi drivers and owners gathered at the Library Gardens on Tuesday to protest the introduction of the bus rapid transit system.
Taxi commuters stranded as strike turns violent
Johannesburg commuters were left stranded on Tuesday morning as thousands of taxi drivers protested against the bus rapid transit system.
Taxis to strike against bus rapid transit system
No taxis will operate throughout Gauteng on Tuesday as the United Taxi Association Forum will strike against the proposed bus rapid transit system.
Playing your cards right
The new taxi-payment card system, which is rapidly replacing the old cash-payment system on many routes, is proving a hit with most commuters.
Taxi industry shoots down public transport plans
Alex Mabizela is a poster boy for the lawless world of SA minibus taxis. Standing outside a taxi rank in Johannesburg, he cuts a hapless figure.
Taxi industry 'under siege' from govt legislation
The taxi industry is under threat and needs to unite or its businesses will fail, the South African National Taxi Council said on Thursday.
