Mbalula spoke on Friday morning.
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula said measures to stimulate the economy include the gradual resumption of transport operations across all modes.Transport minister Fikile Mbalula addressed a media briefing on Friday about the department's support and economic stimulus for transport entities. The virtual address was delivered from Midrand in Gauteng.“Measures to stimulate the economy include gradual resumption of operations across all modes.
”“Due to peculiarities only applicable to this industry , the state has made an effort to accommodate the taxi industry. Government has deemed it appropriate to establish dedicated relief support for the taxi industry. This is not compensation for loss of revenue but assistance within available resources and means R1bn has been set aside for the taxi industry.”“Sanitisation in taxis should be mandatory because you exchange money from somebody who may not be aware they have the coronavirus.
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