Taxi Fare Hikes Take Effect Across Western Cape

The implementation of minibus taxi fare increases across the Western Cape took effect on Monday, with commuters now paying more for both local and long-distance travel. The hikes, ranging between R2 and R5 for local trips, have raised concern among commuters already grappling with the rising cost of living. The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) second deputy chairperson Nazeem Abduraghman said the decision was not taken lightly, citing increasing […]