City of Tshwane to seek legal opinion after court interdicts it from impounding vehicles operating without valid e-hailing permits
The TMPD had been cracking down on unpermitted e-hailing services, impounding several vehicles belonging to Wanatu and other operators.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Pretoria High Court has ruled in favor of Wanatu and other e-hailing services, interdicting the City of Tshwane from impounding their cars for operating without valid permits.
This decision is a major relief for the e-hailing services, which had been facing intense pressure from the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD).
The TMPD had been cracking down on unpermitted e-hailing services, impounding several vehicles belonging to Wanatu and other operators.
City spokesperson, Selby Bokaba, said that they would study the court's ruling and seek legal opinion on the matter.
"Furthermore, the city will engage with its national and provincial counterparts from the department of roads and transport to map the way forward upon receipt of a legal opinion."
He added that the metro would make a public announcement after finalising all necessary consultations with the relevant stakeholders.
"The city remains committed to continuously working with all stakeholders to ensure that the law is upheld, permits duly issued to those that comply and ensuring that these service providers can participate in the city's economy."