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No injuries reported following Nyanga blaze

Following a fire that ripped through Nyanga on Sunday night, the City of Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Services has announced that no injuries have been reported. According to Jermaine Carelse, spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Services, firefighters were dispatched to the Nyanga taxi rank. When crews arrived at the site, several automobiles were on fire. “Multiple vehicles were on fire when crews arrived on scene. Firefighters’ efforts to […]

today10 February 2025

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CODETA to operate amidst severe weather conditions

Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) confirmed that all services will be operating on Thursday afternoon, amidst the ongoing adverse weather conditions plaguing the Western Cape. Makhosandile Tumana, CODETA Public Relations Officer said the statement making the rounds on social media stating that their services will be suspended, is fake news. “We also want to ensure our commuters that everything that comes from our office should have a […]

today11 July 2024

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Public transport services in the WC set to continue amid EFF shutdown

By: Aneeqa du Plessis With the EFF’s proposed national shutdown set to take place next week Monday, public transport users have shared their anxiety on whether services will be disrupted to and from places of work. However, Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) Spokesperson Bronwen-Dyke Beyer has assured passengers that services will continue as per normal. “Golden Arrow is contracted to the provincial department of mobility and is obligated to operate […]

today16 March 2023

Local

Taxi strike fails to dampen spirits of Western Cape matrics

LOCAL About 100 Western Cape matric students sat for Sepedi and Sesotho papers on Tuesday amid a taxi strike. The SA National Taxi Association (Santaco) in the province embarked on a two-day protest after the suspension of the City of Cape Town's Blue Dot Taxi initiative. Insufficient budgets ended the initiative, which rewards good behaviour and excellent service. Two buses were set on fire in the city on Monday, while a […]

today23 November 2022

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Cape flats taxi ranks left empty as operators down tools

By: Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Thousands of taxi commuters were left stranded on Monday morning as taxi operators parked at various public transport interchanges while other taxi ranks were left empty after the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced a stay away. Santaco First Deputy Chairperson Gershon Geyer said that the taxi industry had no choice but to down tools, in an attempt to get local government to take them seriously. […]

today21 November 2022

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‘Its a stay-away, not a strike’- WC SANTACO on empty taxi ranks next week

VOC SANTACO in the Western Cape has emphasized that members have not been ordered to take to the streets next week. It comes after stakeholders agreed to shut down taxi ranks on Monday and Tuesday, with commuters urged to make alternative travel arrangements. SANTACO first deputy chairperson Gershon Geyer told VOC news on Friday that the three core issues include; the extension and expansion of the Blue Dot project, revising […]

today18 November 2022

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WC Blue Dot project comes to a screeching halt as funds dry up

LOCAL The Western Cape’s Blue Dot pilot project, which incentivised taxi drivers to improve and adopt safer driving habits, will cease operations at the end of this month, because of a lack of funding. Hailed as a 'game-changer', the project rewarded drivers by analysing the data from onboard trackers fitted to each participating vehicle, monitoring routes, and considering the feedback from passengers and other members of the public. MEC for […]

today3 November 2022

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Engagements underway amid taxi permit dispute in WC

By: Tauhierah Salie Solomon My Citi bus and Dial-a-Ride services resumed under police guard in Hout Bay on Wednesday morning. It was among the agreements made at a meeting between stakeholders from the City of Cape Town and the Hout Bay Taxi Association the previous day, with more engagements on the cards. Speaking to VOC on Tuesday, the City’s Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, explained that two meetings […]

today7 September 2022

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Concerns raised over escalating violence during taxi protests in WC, seven arrested

LOCAL Western Cape officials have raised concerns that increasingly violent demonstrations by the taxi industry in the province, is becoming life-threatening. At least seven suspects are expected in court on Monday, following renewed protests on Friday morning. Cape Town motorists were left infuriated, with many unable to reach their workplaces, due to severe traffic disruptions and the closure of main roads. Members of the taxi industry have cited ongoing concerns, […]

today3 September 2022

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