Metered taxi drivers
Metered taxi drivers call on govt to regulate industry
The meeting follows several violent altercations recently that have even resulted in death as drivers fight each other for business.
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Over 50 Uber vehicles impounded in CT
The City of Cape Town’s JP Smith explains most affected Uber drivers didn't have valid operating permits.
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Investigation into damage to property, intimidation after cab drivers clash
Uber and Taxify drivers were joined by TUT students for a march on Friday in defiance of the violence between them and meter taxi drivers.
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Uber driver speaks out after murder of Siyabonga Ngcobo
Several drivers from e-hailing services say it’s disappointing that a young man like Ngcobo who was simply trying to make ends meet was brutally killed.
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Vadi urges metered taxi operators to denounce Taxify driver's murder
On Wednesday, both MEC Ismail Vadi and Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane visited the family to send their condolences and support.
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‘Metered taxi, e-hailing cab drivers tension related to competition’
TUT student Siyabonga Ngcobo, who was operating a Taxify cab in Pretoria, was murdered last week allegedly by metered taxi operators
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Metered taxi drivers vow to continue protest until Uber banned
On Friday, more than 30 taxi drivers were arrested for blocking the highways with their vehicles during a protest.
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Uber client recalls ‘traumatic’ attack by metered-taxi drivers
The Uber client has described how she was forced out of the car and told to run before the vehicle was petrol bombed.
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Police probe additional cases of violence after 2 Uber cars torched
Police arrested more than 30 metered taxi drivers for public violence after they allegedly torched two Uber vehicles and assaulted their clients.
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[ALERT] 2 Uber vehicles torched in Joburg highway protest
At least 30 meter taxi drivers have now been arrested after disrupting traffic during their demonstration near OR Tambo International Airport.
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Protesters arrested following blockade near OR Tambo International Airport
It’s not yet clear what their demonstration is about but police have confirmed meter taxi drivers are involved.
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Protest action near OR Tambo Airport sees major traffic delays
Motorists have been warned to avoid the R24 and R21 highways near OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning as a protest is underway.
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‘Govt not in business of making it difficult for public transport operators’
David Makhura says licensing legislation is a major problem for both metered taxi and Uber drivers.
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2 Taxify vehicles damaged, driver assaulted in Sunnyside
Police say a group of about nine men approached the two Taxify vehicles, assaulted a driver and torched one vehicle in Sunnyside.
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People are 'scared' after Uber, metered taxi clash
Two cars belonging to e-hailing services Uber and Taxify were petrol-bombed near Sandton City shopping centre last week.
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Tourism Ministry concerned about clashes between Uber & metered taxi drivers
The minister says she’s distressed about the potential negative effect of the feud between the two groups on the tourism industry.
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Uber urges police to act tough on those behind Sandton attacks
Uber says its drivers are fed up with the constant intimidation and violence that they have faced from metered taxi drivers.
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Maswanganyi denounces violence between Uber, metered taxi drivers
Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has reminded all drivers of a decision taken by government last month that all public transport operators, including those registered with Uber, must abide by the National Transport Act.
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Police monitor Sandton after Uber, metered taxi violence
Two Uber cars were petrol bombed near the Gautrain Station, allegedly by metered taxi drivers at around 7pm on Thursday night.
