Roadworthy tests play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles on the road meet the necessary safety standards.
In an effort to promote public-transport awareness and enhance road safety, the Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM) will offer free roadworthy tests to minibus taxi operators the week leading up to the Easter long weekend.
Roadworthy tests will be conducted at the Langebaan Vehicle Testing Centre (VTC) between Monday 25 and Thursday 28 March. Ethne Lawrence, spokesperson for SBM, said this is a total voluntary-awareness initiative, with no obligation attached to it.
“During the four days public transport operations will be conducted and if, to the discretion of Traffic Law Enforcement Officials a minibus taxi appears unroadworthy it will be referred to the Langebaan VTC for a roadworthy test.”
Lawrence added the SBM has invited all minibus taxi owners and drivers to participate in the initiative to ensure their vehicles are in a roadworthy condition, when driving locally or long-distance in the upcoming Easter school holidays.
