MilisaD Starting today 17th September 2025 the taxis will not be operating in the following routes.
- M18 Emfuleni to Somerset West
- 43 Lwandle Khayelitsha via Somerset West
- 611 Khayelitsha to Somerset West
- X19 Nomzamo to Mfuleni,
- AA20 from Khayelitsha to Somerset West via Vergelegen,
- R96 Khayelitsha to Somerset West via Somerset West Mall,
- AA21 Khayelitsha to Serati Village.
The 10 listed routes are closed now from 17th September – 17th October 2025.
Suggestions from The South African National Taxi Council ( Santaco) Western Cape
It is an uncertain and understandable situation for the organization, “We received this decision with both sadness and understanding”. ” Sadness, because of long-lasting impact it will have on the livelihoods of taxi operators and their families, as well as the businesses that sustain our industry. At the same time we understand that the measure was taken in the interest of protecting lives, amid mounting violence and instability linked to our sector”
This conclusion is made after a series of violent clashes, the shooting of an off duty police officer, taxi operator on 4th September 2025 and six fatalities between August 23-26th 2025.
How do Commuters deal with new alternations?
Commuters complain about expensive costs
Lack of accessibility compared to Taxis
Less punctuality due to limited public transport
CATA and CODETA’s response as they failed to reach a peace agreement. Nceba Enge Codeta’s Chairperson doesn’t see any need for this to continue claim it’s been three weeks without any violence. He would like a meeting to be facilitated by Government and CODETA’s Chairperson Nkululeko Sityebi is open to negotiations as well.
https://www.enca.com/videos/taxi-wars…
Santaco appealed to the media and public support engagement and said ” We also appeal to members of media and the broader public to allow the taxi industry the space to engage constructively, and to support initiatives that foster peace and collaboration”. ” Our firm belief is that through collective effort, dialogue, and understanding the Western Cape will overcome this period and restore both stability in the industry and trust among our commuters” Said the Council.
The closures are part of the wider efforts by the Western Cape Government to address and reduce violence in the Taxi industry and to ensure safety and unity in the industry.
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