KZN Transport MEC vows to resolve ongoing disputes over taxi routes
KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says a two-year tussle over taxi routes in the province will be resolved.
A meeting will be held on Thursday between the department, taxi council, SANTACO and law enforcement officials.
This morning in Empangeni, the R34 near the Empangeni Mill was blocked on both sides using minibus taxis and trucks.
Yesterday, there was another blockade by taxi operators on the R66 in Mayiwane in Ulundi.
The MEC's spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya.
"The MEC has appreciated consistent and bold leadership displayed by SANTACO regarding the management of a dispute over the Nkonjeni Route and illegal taxi operations in the region.
The department’s interventions and enforcement of the law will be intensified to ensure stability."
Sibiya says a long-lasting solution will be discussed during Thursday's meeting.
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it will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for the benefit of local commuters who rely on public transport.
The MEC has expressed his appreciation to the law enforcement agencies and the municipalities that are working closely with the department to ensure compliance with the laws and the by-laws.
The safety of commuters and the public at large is our priority.
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