Joburg e-hailing drivers fear attacks from minibus taxi drivers

Joburg e-hailing drivers fear attacks from minibus taxi drivers

E-hailing drivers in Johannesburg are alleging assault and robbery by taxi associations, with their earnings forcibly taken.

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The Gauteng Transport Department says it has launched a public transport inspectorate to deal with violence in the taxi industry. This follows increased reports from e-hailing drivers in Johannesburg of violent attacks and robberies allegedly carried out by minibus taxi associations. Violence has plagued the taxi industry for many years, with taxi associations fighting amongst each other over profitable routes. E-hailing services have exacerbate…