Taxi Conductors Reduce Accident Rates

March 8, 2007

The IFP believes the time has come for the government to work closely with the community and consider its needs when formulating policy regarding taxi conductors whom it seems to be bent on eradicating.

“The fate of taxi conductors proves that the government attempts to regulate the South African taxi industry are short-sighted and ultimately futile,” said the Chairperson of the Ethekwini IFP Youth Brigade, Muzikayise Simelane.

The IFP sees taxi conductors as essential contributors to transport safety. “We genuinely believe that taxi conductors do reduce accident rates by sharing the duties of taxi drivers. Their assistance in collecting money and navigating the driver is indispensable,” said Simelane.

The IFP maintains that the government cannot be taken seriously if it keeps on promising new jobs and, at the same time, works hard to axe the existing positions in the taxi industry.

The IFP has long viewed the South African taxi industry as a triumph of free enterprise in the face of adversity. “What this industry needs from the government is support, constructive assistance and encouragement, not a cold shower,” said Simelane.

Contact:
Muzikayise Simelane
073 398 4961