72 taxis impounded in KZN for operating without permits

The vehicles were seized for allegedly operating without permits and for being unroadworthy, among other traffic offences.

The Department of Transport says it's part of an operation to strengthen law enforcement in the public transport industry ahead of the festive season.

"The operations were conducted in targeted areas in the province which are experiencing instability in the taxi industry," says spokesperson Thuba Vilane

"These are joint operations led by the Department's Public Transport Enforcement Service, the South African Police Services and other enforcement agencies."

"The main focus area of the operation is Greytown where it is reported that illegal operators have invaded the taxi rank, threatening to take over the taxi rank and the operations. More than 50 vehicles were impounded in Greytown alone and operations are continuing.

"In total 72 vehicles were impounded for operating without permits, 46 suspended because of their condition and unroadworthy, including various defects and 47 charges for minor offences."

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