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Shunt: With the train service dysfunctional, most carless Capetonians rely on minibus taxis. The taxi industry is in partnerships with local and provincial government but some fear taxis will lose out in the City of Cape Town’s transport plan. Photo: ER Lombard/Gallo Images
CAPE AMALGAMATED TAXI ASSOCIATION

Taxi wars: How does Cape Town’s public transport system actually work?

Twenty-two percent of Capetonians use minibus taxis, but the city’s transport model will reduce this

  • Eunice Masson
7 min read
Disquiet: Law enforcement officers in Nyanga township on day five of the minibus taxi strike that has seen five people killed, vehicles burnt and public services brought to a halt. Photo: Jaco Marais/Gallo Images
ALAN WINDE

Taxi bosses drive havoc in the long ignored countrywide problem

The national transport minister has slammed local by-laws while the police minister has distanced himself from the taxi mayhem that’s playing itself out in the Western Cape

  • Eunice Masson
9 min read
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.
AMAPHELA

Controversial Cape Town taxi association distances itself from bus attacks

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

  • Eunice Masson
9 min read
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CAPE AMALGAMATED TAXI ASSOCIATION

Damages during taxi protest estimated at over R4-million

The Western Cape government has warned of route closures and the suspension of operating licences should the violence continue

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
The demonstration, organised by two taxi associations, Codeta and Cata, blocked several arterial roads into the city’s central business district on Thursday morning. (Getty Images)
CAPE AMALGAMATED TAXI ASSOCIATION

Cars stoned, residents injured as Cape Town taxi protest turns violent

The demonstration, organised by two taxi associations, Codeta and Cata, blocked several arterial roads into the city’s central business district on Thursday morning

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
BHEKI CELE

Concern for safety of Cape Town’s bus commuters intensifies

The City of Cape Town has called on the police and transport ministers to establish a police unit to investigate public transportation crimes

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read