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South Africa cannot afford to take the taxi industry for granted

South Africa cannot afford to take the taxi industry for granted — photograph supplied by IOL (site feed)

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Minibus taxis carry millions of South Africans every day, yet the industry remains caught between private enterprise, public transport responsibilities, inadequate infrastructure and efforts to professionalise the sector.

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