The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has announced a review of the province’s operating licence system following allegations of irregularities, inconsistent administrative practices and possible corruption, while reaffirming its commitment to working closely with the taxi industry.
The announcement comes after concerns raised by the Gauteng Taxi Industry (GTI) over the department’s stakeholder engagement programme and the current operating licence issuing model.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said the taxi industry remained a critical pillar of public transport, transporting millions of residents across the province every day.
“The Department values its long-standing relationship with organised taxi leadership and remains committed to building a safe, reliable and commuter-centred public transport system,” she said.
Diale-Tlabela said government was constitutionally obliged to ensure an efficient, integrated and accountable public transport system, adding that engagements with taxi operators were aimed at strengthening communication, improving governance and ensuring government remained accessible to all stakeholders. She said structured engagements with the industry, including quarterly meetings with provincial taxi leadership, would continue as government prioritises dialogue to resolve challenges.
