Transport Minister Strongly Condemns Violent Attacks on E-hailing Drivers by Taxi Industry

…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.

Incidents of cars being burnt and attacked at Maponya Mall in Soweto were widely shared on social media last week.

Cooperation is essential to combat the scourge of violence and ensure a safer environment for all involved.

Conclusion:

The Transport Minister firmly denounces the violence perpetrated by taxi drivers against e-hailing drivers and emphasizes the need for collaboration between the taxi industry, law enforcement authorities, and the government to eliminate such criminal behavior.

Plans to regulate the e-hailing industry and maintain a fair and safe environment for all transport operators are underway, with a commitment to upholding the rule of law.