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The Hidden Economic & Social Costs Of Unsafe Transport In South Africa – Truck and Freight Information Online | SA News

When a commuter taxi overturns or a bus is involved in a serious collision, the headlines focus on injuries and fatalities. What often goes unexamined is the broader economic and social cost carried by communities long after the scene is cleared.

Unsafe transport disrupts more than a single journey. It destabilises households, small businesses and local economies.

CTU Underwriting Managers insures vehicles across the commuter spectrum – from minibus taxis to established fleet operators and large bus companies. Through claims assessments and risk analysis, we see the ripple effects that these horrific accidents create.

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