Author: Wesley Levendal, Amaan Phiri

Transformation Of The Minibus Taxi Industry Requires Reform And Integration

The minibus taxi industry is the lifeblood of public transport and plays a pivotal role in South Africa, supporting millions in moving towards opportunity, services, education and amenities. But with the many challenges facing the industry, meaningful interventions are needed to successfully transform the sector, writes Wesley Levendal and Amaan Phiri. Reform within South Africa’s minibus taxi industry continues to gain momentum. Importantly, the winds of reform seek to integrate the minibus taxi industry within the more structured and subsidised transport...