Minibus Taxi Task Team signs agreement to safeguard commuters

Joint Media Release by Western Cape Government, SANTACO-WC and City of Cape Town

The Minibus Taxi Task Team’s (MBTTT) three-day ‘imbizo’ has culminated in a signed agreement that safeguards commuter safety and outlines a clear process for continued cooperation.

All parties – the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, and SANTACO-WC – sat for three days to systematically work through the enforcement consequences for each of the operating licence conditions that we committed to collectively review. The national Department of Transport was also included in this process.

Through extensive consultation and earnest deliberation, we have found common ground on what are fair and rational consequences for most of the operating licence condition transgressions. Underpinning this exercise is the mutual priority to address fundamental challenges in the transport sector and deliver functional, reliable, safe mobility for our commuters.

We have committed to completing this task within a four-week period, starting today (31 August 2023), and will redouble our efforts to find common ground on the outstanding points of disagreement.

While the MBTTT fully acknowledges the complexity of the work that still lies ahead, the agreement is a meaningful milestone towards ensuring that minibus taxis continue fulfilling their significant role in the overall transport network.

Media queries:

Caitlin Montague, for MMC Roberto Quintas (City of Cape Town)

caitlin.montague@capetown.gov.za

Rebecca Campbell, for Minister Ricardo Mackenzie (Western Cape Government)

rebecca.campbell@westerncape.gov.za

Nceba Enge, First Deputy Chairperson for SANTACO-WC

073 337 3380