Concerns over Closure of Western Cape Taxi Routes

Concerns over closure of Western Cape taxi routes

These Cape Town routes will be TAXI-FREE for 30 days

The Western Cape Government has announced the suspension of multiple minibus taxi routes serving Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Nomzamo, Lwandle, and Somerset West, following a wave of deadly taxi violence that has left commuters stranded and several people dead in recent weeks. Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku confirmed on Friday that the suspension will take effect from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, and remain in force for 30 days. The decision was made under…

Cape Town taxi commuters offered new plans after 10 routes close amid violent disruption

As 10 Cape Town taxi routes close due to violence, alternative transport plans are being introduced for affected commuters starting 17 September 2025.

Western Cape Suspends Taxi Routes Amid Deadly Violence

Cape Town – The Western Cape Government will suspend several minibus-taxi routes serving the Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Nomzamo, Lwandle and Somerset West corridor from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, for a period of 30 days. Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku made the announcement on Friday, citing escalating violence that has cost lives and left thousands of commuters stranded in recent weeks. The suspension affects key services, including Route M18 (Mfuleni–…

Western Cape shuts down major taxi routes in bid to stop violence

The Western Cape Government will suspend a number of taxi routes serving the Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Nomzamo, Lwandle and Somerset West corridor from Wednesday, 17 September 2025 for 30 days, Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku announced on Friday. The measures follow weeks of taxi violence that have cost lives and severely disrupted mobility for thousands of commuters. The following routes have closed: • Route M18: Mfuleni – Somerset West • Route 43: Lwand…

Western Cape shuts down key taxi routes amid violent clashes

Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku has announced the temporary closure of several major taxi routes in response to escalating violence in the industry that has claimed multiple lives.   Following a decision by the provincial Cabinet, Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act will be invoked to impose extraordinary measures from Wednesday, 17 September.   The restrictions will last 30 days and affect routes linking Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, N…