Commuters rely on taxis as their daily transportation. Picture: Nomfundo Xolo As fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday, taxi fares in South Africa are soon to follow. With one association warning of increases of around R6 per trip.
Commuters across the country are already feeling the strain amid reports of fuel shortages, limits on refuelling volumes, and escalating diesel prices. Taxi associations and operators are being forced to adjust their fares accordingly. The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has confirmed that fares will increase and acknowledged the uncertainty and concerns of commuters who rely on taxis.
It said it was concerned about the panic that is starting to affect daily taxi operations. Under existing Santaco protocols, individual taxi associations retain the prerogative to determine fare adjustments in response to operational pressures. The National Taxi Alliance spokesperson, Theo Malele toldThe Citizenthat they are looking at adjusting taxi fares as the upcoming fuel increase will be putting them in a tight spot.
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“Having looked at the numbers, we are looking at somewhere around R6 per passenger per trip”. He further pleaded with passengers to be understanding should they implement this increase. Another report claimed a Joburg-based association was looking to increase trips by R5.
Commuters have been reassured that all fare adjustments will be approached with careful consideration, while recognising the critical role affordable transport plays in daily life and economic participation. Santaco advises commuters that all changes and increases will be communicated transparently through official notice boards at taxi ranks, inside vehicles, and via verified association communication platforms.
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