Taxi Commuters
latest news & developments
Public transport inequality
The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners
Pupils are condemned to death road
Parents depend on often unroadworthy vehicles to get their children to school because provincial departments are not fulfilling their obligations
Everyday commute of curiosity
When I have conversations with women, they ask about my religion and my reasons for wearing hijab.
‘State must step up on taxi safety’
Drivers’ reactions to the news of two women being robbed and raped in taxis have been mixed, but the industry agrees it needs to step up precautions
Taxi industry tries to usher in smart card system
The smart card will benefit taxi drivers, commuters and owners – but previous attempts to introduce it were met with violent opposition.
The taxi strike: Seven things you need to know
Scores of commuters have been left stranded as thousands of taxi drivers march to the department of transport and community safety in Johannesburg.
The art of taxi hand signals
A new exhibition reveals the silent language used by millions of South Africans to travel through life.
Opinion: On taxis and taxi drivers
Mpho Moshe Matheolane recalls a scary incident while riding in a taxi and wonders how to improve the South African public transport system.
Taxi signs get the finger on South African stamps
From solid fists to raised victory signs, South Africa’s unique hand signals used to hail minibus taxis have been inked into postage stamps.