The City of Cape Town says public transport operations have been running smoothly on Monday morning, after the chaos that engulfed the City last week.

Violence

Taxi violence has been brewing for weeks, and on Friday chaos erupted after taxis went on a “go-slow”, causing disruptions and delaying flights at Cape Town International.

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The City’s Mayco member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, says residents can be assured that all public transport operations have been under way for the Monday morning commute. “As of early Monday, ranks and stations across the City have been operating normally. Those relying on minibus taxis and other forms of public transport are travelling to their places of education, work, and other destinations,” says Quintas.

High-visibility

According to Quintas, the police, law enforcement officers, and all safety services are continuing their high-visibility and surveillance operations on various routes, ranks, and stations. “I look forward to the scheduled engagement with Santaco, Cata, and Codeta later today. A stable, peaceful transport system in which commuters, operators, and public transport drivers feel safe keeps Cape Town moving,” says Quintas.

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