In a statement Diale-Tlabela said her department had been informed by police that there was a looming taxi war between two associations which have been at loggerheads for years in parts of Soweto,
“The department notes that WATA decided to withdraw its services on Monday for three specific days in Zola which is not a disputed route and the department sees this as intended to punish innocent commuters,” Diale-Tlabela said.Department sanctions on the industry This decision was taken after recent resurgence of violence between the two associations, which also threatens the safety of passengers, residents, and the public.
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