Commuters were forced to find alternative transport and six minibus taxis were impounded on Wednesday the start of a 30-day closure of several routes in a bid to quell ongoing deadly violence within the industry in the Cape Town area.
This was not an easy decision, but it is one that had to be taken to protect the lives of commuters and residents. The safety of our communities is our top priority, said Western Cape mobility MEC Isaac Sileku.
'While extraordinary measures are in place, we will continue to engage with Cata Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association and Codeta Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association to work towards a sustainable resolution and long-term peace in the minibus taxi industry.