/ 5 September 2022

Controversial Cape Town taxi association distances itself from bus attacks

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A week ago, the City of Cape Town said it had impounded 19 amaphela taxis and two minibus taxis for operating without a valid permit or contravening permits. Hours after the vehicles were impounded, four Golden Arrow buses and one service delivery truck belonging to the city were attacked.

The short-trip taxis, which are mostly unlicensed, have been linked to crime in townships

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