SANTACO Limpopo condemns illegal taxi patrol conduct

SANTACO in Limpopo has strongly condemned reports of individuals posing as Taxi Patrol members who allegedly stop, chase, and extort money from private vehicles operating as hitch-hiking transport.

The organisation said the actions are illegal, dangerous, and have already placed passengers and road users at risk, while damaging trust in the taxi industry. 

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SANTACO stressed that Taxi Patrols are only mandated to monitor taxi operations and promote safe, lawful transport, not to stop private vehicles or solicit money.

Taxi operators and association executives have been urged to take immediate disciplinary action against those involved. SANTACO also called for closer cooperation with law enforcement to curb harassment and extortion on provincial routes. 

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The council reassured commuters of its commitment to safe and orderly transport and encouraged the public to report any abuse by individuals claiming to be Taxi Patrols.