The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and leaders of the provincial taxi industry have reached a key agreement aimed at resolving long-standing challenges in the minibus taxi sector and ensuring uninterrupted public transport services across the province.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela and taxi industry leaders, where discussions focused on operating licences, regulatory compliance, commuter safety and the overall stability of the sector.
Welcoming the outcome of the talks, Diale-Tlabela said the agreement demonstrated a shared commitment to protecting commuters while addressing challenges facing the taxi industry.
“We welcome the spirit of cooperation demonstrated today. We remain committed to resolving all outstanding matters through constructive engagement in the best interests of commuters and the people of Gauteng,” she said.
The MEC stressed that uninterrupted public transport was critical to the province’s economy and the daily lives of millions of residents.
