Gauteng Transport MEC Ismail Vadi made the announcement on Wednesday.
Passengers are concerned about the closure, saying they could face major commuter headaches if routes are shut down.Vadi said the two rival taxi associations have failed to reach an agreement in making sure that violence doesn't take place.
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