Transport dept. says new e-hailing regulations aim to improve safety

An Uber logo is shown on a vehicle.

The Transport Department has introduced a number of regulations for e-hailing services, which include the branding of all e-hailing vehicles.

This follows the department’s publication of the National Land Transport Amendment Act on Friday.

The Act introduces e-hailing services as a recognised mode of public transport. The regulation was gazetted following violent clashes between taxi drivers and e-hailing operators.

Transport Department spokesperson Collen Msibi says the regulation aims to improve passenger safety and establish clearer boundaries between e-hailing services and taxis.

“For the public, it should be clear which one is the e-hailing car or transportation because part of the complaint is that people are being pointed out to vehicles that are operating illegally. So, part of the regulations is that those who are operating illegally will face the might of the law. There is a stiff fine of about R100 000 or two years in jail because we are trying to avoid people who are operating illegally. And hence we are saying, once you have your operating license, brand your vehicle.”

AMENDED NLTA USHERS IN e-HAILING SERVICE AS AN ADDITIONAL CHOICE OF TRANSPORT

Each vehicle should be branded or carry a sign indicating that it is an e-hailing vehicle.

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