SANTACO set to target taxi ranks & routes ahead of the festive season

Picture shows a police officer during Safer Festive Season operation.

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says it will be targeting key taxi ranks and routes to ensure taxi drivers have the necessary documentation.

This is part of its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign, which kicked off at the end of last month.

We continue our Festive Season road safety awareness and vehicle checks through the Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign.
Today, our team is on the ground at Zeerust Main Taxi Rank, ensuring safer journeys for all commuters.#Hlokomela #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/X10ygEV6ap

— SANTACO (@SA_Taxis) December 10, 2025

SANTACO officials are also checking if vehicles are roadworthy for long-distance travel ahead of the festive season.

The council’s spokesperson Rebecca Phala says vehicles found to be unroadworthy will be subject to penalties.

“Hlokomela campaign is something that we do throughout the year. So we have been checking all the vehicles in terms of their roadworthiness. We have been making sure that our drivers have the valid documentation. We are certain that the taxi industry is ready. In terms of our vehicles, we have always been ready.”

#sapsGP [HAPPENING TODAY] This Monday kicked off on a high note with the continuation of #SaferFestiveSeason Operations including roadblocks taking place all over Gauteng. The multidisciplinary operation is targeting lawlessness on the roads to ensure the safety of the motorists… pic.twitter.com/JGOqQtsAOa

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 15, 2025