Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba delivered a keynote address at the SANTACO GALA Dinner, she stressed the urgency of prioritising passenger safety in the taxi industry, citing violence triggered by competition over lucrative routes.
To address this, she advocated for improved regulation, oversight, and mediation frameworks to manage disputes peacefully. Premier Dr. Ramathuba emphasised the need to limit illegal operators and create a structured environment, ensuring differences are resolved through arbitration rather than intimidation or violence, ultimately promoting a safer transportation system.