Gauteng roads and transport MEC Ismail Vadi on Thursday urged Soweto commuters who relied on the Nancefield Dube West Taxi Association and Witwatersrand Taxi Association to make alternative transport arrangements.
Vadi indicated that six specific taxi ranks and routes in Soweto would be shut down from Friday for a period of three months. “Soweto residents and commuters normally using Wata and Nanduwe taxis along the affected ranks and routes are advised to make alternative transport arrangements as these ranks will be closed,” said Vadi.
“The department is fully aware that the decision taken will inconvenience commuters and residents in affected areas, however, the safety of commuters and residents comes first,” said Vadi.
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