The e-hailing service Wanatu has temporarily halted operations in Tshwane, South Africa, following the impoundment of three vehicles by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) for operating without permits. Wanatu accuses the TMPD of unlawful impounding and intimidation, while the TMPD maintains that it is enforcing regulations against all vehicles operating without permits. The City of Tshwane pledges to resolve permit backlogs and create a conducive environment for e-hailing services.
The e-hailing service, Wanatu , has temporarily halted its service after the Tshwane Metro Police Department impounded three of its vehicles due to permits.
Wanatu CEO Judith van der Walt said they valued laws and regulations and added that attempts had been made to secure our permits.“Our vehicles are licensed and roadworthy, and our drivers hold valid PDPs. However, the current backlog on permits is an issue faced by all e-hailing services, not just Wanatu.
“Part of the resolutions of the 12 December 2024 meeting was to provide feedback on 23 January 2025 on some of the measures being put in place to resolve the impasse. Instead of coming to the meeting to find solutions, the e-hailers decided to march to Tshwane House with political parties, Build One South African and uMkhonto we Sizwe -aligned civic movement , to politicise the matter,” she said.
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