The Western Cape Mobility Department has reported that no incidents have been recorded on day nine (9) of the taxi route shutdown between Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, and Somerset West.
The closures, which are set to last for 30 days, were implemented to curb a recent surge in taxi-related violence.
At least 10 operators and commuters have been shot or injured in attacks linked to disputes between taxi associations, the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA).
Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku said:
“As we enter day nine of the 30-day route and lane closures and following a midweek public holiday, I am pleased to report that the situation on the affected routes and lanes remains calm, as per our monitoring systems.”
He added that law enforcement agencies remain actively deployed to ensure compliance and thanked commuters for their patience.
“Law enforcement agencies remain deployed to ensure the enforcement of measures. I would like to thank our commuters for their patience during this period. We will continue with the deployment of alternative transport services,” Sileku said.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have pledged to maintain the closures and alternative transport arrangements for the full 30-day period.
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