The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) is urging all taxi operators who have not yet applied for the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) to do so without delay. The application process will close on 31October 2025, and no further applications will be accepted after this date. The TRF was introduced by the Department of Transport as a once -off financial support measure to assist taxi operators in recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19.

To date, more than 73,000 operators have already benefited, with over R414 million paidout. A further R408 million has been allocated for the current financial year, with qualifying operators set to receive R7,200 per operating license, including those providing scholar transport services.

To apply, operators must submit the following:

• Certified copy of ID
• Proof of residence
• Stamped bank confirmation letter

Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:

• Online: https: // trf.transport.gov.za/
• Call Centre: 0860159159 (weekdays, 08h00–17h00)
• WhatsApp: 083 458 5518
• Walk-in sat TRSA offices nationwide

SANTACO encourages all operators who have not yet applied to urgently make use of this final opportunity.

For Media Enquiries:

Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala

rphala@santaco.org