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Consider a systemic relief package for the minibus taxi industry
June 17, 2020 / by Nico McLachlan / paratransit, Public Transport
In the past week or two news broke that Johannesburg minibus owners are planning to increase fares on local (commuter) routes by up to 25%. Some reactions from within government were that this is inconsiderate given the hardship that public transport users are already dealing with during COVID–19 Lockdown. Industry leaders on the other hand […]
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