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The route between Mbkweni/Paarl and Bellville, Route B97, has been closed in response to violence in the taxi industry. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
CONGRESS OF DEMOCRATIC TAXI ASSOCIATION

Western Cape closes roads to end deadly taxi violence

The closure of the Mbekweni/Paarl and Bellville route comes as negotiations between taxi operators fail and will affect thousands of commuters

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
The Western Cape taxi war now threatens commuters on the Golden Arrow bus service, with talks between various stakeholders not yielding a solution. (Photo credit should read RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)
CONGRESS OF DEMOCRATIC TAXI ASSOCIATION

Cape Town taxi violence spills over to bus service as attacks continue

The Western Cape taxi war now threatens commuters on the Golden Arrow bus service, with talks between various stakeholders not yielding a solution

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read