Long distance taxi drivers in Johannesburg sign road safety pledge

The Ngcobo Taxi Association withdrew their services over unhappiness with long distance buses.

Taxi associations and long-distance taxi drivers have signed a road safety pledge at the Noord Taxi Rank in Johannesburg, promising to follow traffic laws and put passenger safety first during the busy festive season.

The campaign, led by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), follows growing concern over the increase in fatal road crashes including taxis during peak holiday travel.

Gauteng SANTACO spokesperson Sabata Mbobo says no one is allowed to use alcohol in a taxi, either the driver or the passenger, and they will work hard to ensure that everyone is safe.

“Our passengers are uncontrollable, but we are trying to control them. They are using alcohol while travelling and you find that maybe they stop the driver in a place where he is not allowed to stop. Nobody is allowed to use alcohol including the driver, he must not drive a vehicle while he is drinking.”

WATCH | Taxi associations and long‑distance drivers say they are committing to safety this festive season, encouraging caution on the roads and asking commuters to avoid drinking alcohol in taxis. pic.twitter.com/3pnJXIO3fX

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