Ekurhuleni: The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Gauteng wishes to assure the public that taxi operations across the province will continue as normal, except for the Ekurhuleni Region where discussions remain ongoing.

Earlier today, services in Ekurhuleni were temporarily halted following concerns related to vehicle impoundments. We regret the inconvenience caused to commuters who were left stranded, and the anxiety created among the broader public due to reports of a possible province-wide shutdown.

We wish to make it clear that there will be no province-wide protest or suspension of services in Gauteng tomorrow. Commuters across the province can continue to rely on normal taxi operations.

Regarding Ekurhuleni, the provincial and national leadership of the council is actively engaged in constructive dialogue aimed at resolving the outstanding matters. We are also in ongoing dialogue with both the Gauteng Provincial Government and the National Transport Ministry to ensure these issues are resolved speedily and amicably.

We remain committed to finding a sustainable solution through negotiation. SANTACO Gauteng once again offers its sincerest apologies to commuters and reaffirms its dedication to ensuring the smooth and reliable flow of transport across the province.

An update on taxi services in the Ekurhuleni region will be communicated as soon as a decision has been reached.