The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the provincial taxi industry have reached an agreement aimed at resolving key challenges in the minibus taxi sector while ensuring uninterrupted public transport services across the province.
The agreement follows a meeting between Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela and taxi industry leaders, where discussions focused on operating licences, regulatory compliance, commuter safety and the long-term stability of the sector.
Welcoming the outcome of the engagement, Diale-Tlabela said the cooperation demonstrated by all parties would help safeguard commuters and strengthen public transport in Gauteng.
“We welcome the spirit of cooperation demonstrated today. We remain committed to resolving all outstanding matters through constructive engagement in the best interests of commuters and the people of Gauteng,” said Diale-Tlabela.
She added that uninterrupted public transport remains essential to the province’s economy and residents’ daily lives.
“Uninterrupted public transport is critical to our economy and to the lives of our residents. Every commuter has the right to travel safely, freely, and without fear. We will continue working closely with the taxi industry to build a system that is safe, reliable, affordable, and compliant with the law,” she said.
Among the key agreements reached are ongoing structured engagements with regular progress reviews, the accelerated resolution of operating licence matters, including verification and inheritance issues, as well as joint interventions to address commuter safety concerns, including allegations of intimidation and harassment.
The MEC said government and taxi leadership had recommitted themselves to accountability and collaboration in addressing challenges facing the industry.
“The provincial government and taxi leadership have recommitted to accountability and collaboration as we tackle the challenges facing the sector. Our shared goal is a safe, reliable, and accessible public transport system for all,” she said.
On the issue of operating licences, Diale-Tlabela revealed that the department has issued more than 3,000 operating licences since November 2025, following improvements in internal capacity and streamlined processes. She added that the department is strengthening direct engagement with taxi operators to improve oversight and gain a better understanding of the sector’s challenges.
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