Western Cape Transport MEC Daylin Mitchell says authorities are still working to find an amicable solution that would allow for the reopening of the B97 taxi route.
The taxi route, running between Paarl and Bellville, was closed on 26 July after the flare-up of violence between competing taxi associations CATA & CODETA.
Mitchell says an extension of the route suspension was published last week.
Audio PlayerHe says he understands that taxi operators are losing money because of this closure but adds that the safety of commuters is now of main concern.
Audio PlayerThe Western Cape branch of SANTACO has meanwhile also called on the CATA & CODETA taxi associations to continue engaging with authorities.
SANTACO Western Cape spokesperson Mandla Hermanus says the safety of taxi commuters should enjoy priority should the B97 route be reopened.
Audio PlayerHermanus says further engagement between role-players is of great importance.
Audio PlayerRead more on this story here.
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- Calls to end taxi violence in the Western Cape.
Joint media release on Route B97. @WCGovTPW @WesternCapeGov #ForYou pic.twitter.com/5Q5UvqqXNG
— MEC Daylin Mitchell (@mec_mitchell) May 24, 2022
