Not every minibus taxi route in Gauteng will increase by R7 or R5 next month, but these have been set as limits for the industry in the province.
This is the message made by the SA National Taxi Council in Gauteng after an announcement on Monday of fare increases, effective from July 1.
Mkhonza said taxi associations had no choice but to raise the fares as costs had increased substantially. Commuter Thuli Sobhudula said the increase will hit her pocket but is grateful that it is not over 100% as initially thought. “It is going to be hard for me. They have already cut my salary by 20%. It is going to be really difficult. Even with the payment holidays it is still difficult to pay for everything you need. We are in the middle of winter and we are spending more on electricity than usual. The fares will make it even more difficult for us,” said Sobhudula.
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