Gauteng taxi industry warns of shutdown over MEC dispute

“We therefore call upon the honourable MEC to respect the recognised provincial leadership structures of the taxi industry to avoid situations like her announcement of the National Consolidated Fund from the remnant of the TRP (Taxi Recapitalisation Programme) and Integrated Rapid Public Transport Networks (IRPTN) funds before presenting it to the provincial leadership.” VIDEO | Fritz says they have asked the MEC not to engage the taxi associations without the provincial leadership: The Gauteng taxi industry is calling on the provincial government to recognise and engage its elected leadership in all decisions affecting the sector.#RoadSafety #AgaLeRona #GrowingGautengTogether — GP Roads and Transport (@GPDRT_) July 20, 2026 The taxi industry has now placed the Gauteng Provincial Government on notice, giving Premier Panyaza Lesufi seven days to intervene in the dispute.