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Taxi operators give government 21 days to resolve Intercape dispute

Ngcobo Taxi Association does not want the long-distance bus company to load passengers in the town

In a show of strength, taxis formed a long convoy through Ngcobo on Monday. Photo: Johnnie Isaac.

The Ngcobo Taxi Association says it will shut down the town if government does not resolve its dispute with Intercape in 21 days.
The taxi operators do not want the bus company to be allowed to load passengers in Ngcobo.
The association claims government officials have agreed to review Intercape’s operating permits, but the transport department declined to comment.
Senior police officials could be charged with contempt of court over alleged failures to enforce court orders to protect Intercape in Ngcobo.

Taxi operators in Ngcobo have given the government 21 days to resolve their dispute with long-distance bus company Intercape. The local taxi…

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