By Akani Nkuna
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has condemned a planned protest by scholar transport operators and service providers, saying the action does not have majority backing within the taxi industry and will not disrupt normal public transport services.
“SANTACO Gauteng has noted media reports regarding a potential shutdown by scholar transport operators. We wish to make it categorically clear that this action does not involve the broader taxi industry and will not affect normal public transport services provided by our members,” the council said on Thursday.
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SANTACO urged law enforcement to be on “high alert”, stressing the need to ensure the protest does not escalate into “intimidation, disruptions or unlawful interference with normal taxi operations”.
“The rights of those who choose to protest must be balanced with the rights of
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