Taxi drivers claim that the City of Cape Town is starting a ‘war’ against them after a major crackdown by law enforcement agencies on Thursday.
City of Cape Town law enforcement officers impounded 43 vehicles and issued 1,087 fines to the value of R820,000 during Thursday’s crackdown in Philippi — the fourth day of a five-day operation. One person was arrested for the possession of an illegal firearm and another for being in possession of a fraudulent driving licence.
Other drivers returned to their bases immediately when they realised that there was a heavy police presence. The operation covered all exit points in Philippi. Buses did not use their usual pick-up points but were picking up commuters in front of the police station as a precaution. A child looks on during a joint operation by law enforcement officers to clamp down on unroadworthy vehicles and taxis.
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