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Minibus taxi operators and commuters have been urged to open windows in taxis to try to avoid the spread of Covid-19.Image: Supplied

Taxis urged to drive with windows open to stop Covid-19 spread

A member of the health department’s ministerial advisory committee on the coronavirus has urged taxi operators and commuters to keep windows open despite the cold weather. Speaking during a meeting with the National Assembly’s health…

Minibus taxis across the country to resume operation on 100% capacity and long distance basis, says Santaco.Picture: SUNDAY TIMES / ERIC MALEMA

Taxis reject Mbalula’s R1.135bn relief offer and vow to start operating at full capacity

All taxis will operate at full capacity from Monday, the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) vowed on Sunday, as it rejected the R1.135bn in relief funds offered by the government. “We have decided to take the bull by the horns. We cannot…

Taxi industry left bemoaned

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has walked back suggestions that taxis can carry passengers at full capacity this lockdown period. On Wednesday, Mbalula had reached an agreement with taxi owners after the South African National Taxi…

Taxis impounded, passengers left stranded in Komani

In a strong statement by law enforcement officers, taxis breaching the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown regulations were impounded and commuters left stranded on the side of the road in Komani this morning. Rep reporters spotted officers…

The damaged home of the elderly Ilinge woman Picture: SUPPLIED

Taxi owners reach out in Ilinge

The Machibini Ilinge Taxi Organisation members were so distraught at the plight of an elderly woman after the roof of her home was damaged in a fire that they banded together to help fix the roof. Read all about their story in The Rep now…