/ 24 November 2022

Funding dries up for popular Western Cape Blue Dot taxi service

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A total of 800 taxis have since May last year participated in the Blue Dot scheme, which required them to fulfil requirements for vehicle branding, tax compliance and driver behaviour. Photo: Supplied
The programme attempted to formalise the notorious transport sector by requiring tax compliance and good driver behaviour, but it is set to end on 30 November

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