Minister Fikile Mbalula on conflict in taxi industry

15 July 2022

The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula is concerned about the ongoing conflict in the taxi industry and has committed to the implementation of the resolutions of the National Taxi Lekgotla which includes the introduction of punitive measures against those who are party to taxi violence.

The impact of the fuel hikes on the public transport industry is a matter that is also of concern to the Minister.

“The impact of the fuel hikes on ordinary citizens who rely on the taxi industry cannot be downplayed. I will engage with the leadership of the taxi industry on this matter within the broader context of government interventions to alleviate the fuel price impact on the cost of living of ordinary citizens,” said Minister Mbalula.

The Minister has noted statements made by some associations affiliated to the NTA with regards to a possible shutdown. The Minister has a planned engagement with the leadership of SANTACO on the fuel price increases and other pertinent matters affecting the industry. He will also engage with the leadership of the NTA on the possible measures to alleviate the impact of the fuel hike in line with their request to the Minister.

Minister Mbalula will, in the coming weeks, update the nation on matters relating to driving licences, which include the Afriforum litigation.

Issued by Lwazi Khoza on behalf of Department of Transport, 15 July 2022