Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula addressed taxi industry stating that the government do not have enough money to meet their needs.
“There is no one who is going to win out of this. If we calculate the loss that the taxi industry has incurred as a result of the shutdown, it goes to billions,” he said.
“I cannot say the money is enough — it is a ‘relief’.”
The minister said his plans for the industry included regulating it to allow taxi drivers, marshals and owners to enjoy the same benefits as workers. His plans would also see commuters pay lower taxi fares.
“I need the taxi industry and they need me too. We can’t resolve our issues by blocking roads.”
