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Taxis plan shutdown for first day of school

The Eastern Cape Department of Transport (ECDoT) spokesperson, Unathi Bhinqose says the department remains hopeful that they will be able to engage with the South Africa National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and find a viable solution within a…

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Taxi commuters can expect to fork out between R5 and R7 more when fares increase next month.Image: SIPHIWE SIBEKO

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19 JUN 2020

Gauteng taxi fare hikes: 5 must-read stories

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) is set to introduce taxi fare hikes that will see passengers digging deeper into their pockets. Here are five must-read stories: Taxi fares to increase by over 100% The Alexandra Taxi…

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The taxi industry says the R1.14bn already offered by the government is not enough.Image: Alon Skuy

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14 JUN 2020

‘Where will government find R4bn?’: Taxis demand Covid-19 billions

Taxi bosses have rejected a R1.1bn Covid-19 relief payment from the government and are threatening to bring SA to a halt unless they get billions more. The R1.1bn offer of a one-off payment was turned down in talks between the South…

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