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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Calls for Overhaul of Taxi Recapitalization Programme Amid Affordability Concerns

October 22, 2024
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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Calls for Overhaul of Taxi Recapitalization Programme Amid Affordability Concerns
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Concerns over the Taxi Recapitalization Programme’s (TRP) affordability have prompted Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy to reveal in a recent parliamentary address that her department is actively assessing the programme. Creecy said the present arrangement is “too expensive” and stressed the importance of finding a longer-term solution to help the country’s taxi sector.

The goal of the TRP, which began in 1999, was to upgrade the minibus taxi industry’s fleet from outdated and dangerous cars to newer, safer models. The program’s high expenses of vehicle replacement and difficulties in implementing it have drawn criticism despite its stated goal of improving service quality and passenger safety. Numerous operators have voiced their concerns about the financially burdensome nature of complying with the TRP, prompting demands for a fresh evaluation of the program’s feasibility.

The cab sector provides essential services to millions of commuters in South Africa, and Creecy recognized this throughout her statement. The current prices of the TRP, she said, have prevented operators, especially those in low-income areas, from fully participating. “The TRP should not burden taxi operators with excessive costs; its objective should be to empower them and improve their financial viability,” she said.

The Minister explained that her agency is consulting with business leaders to investigate possible changes that might lower program costs and increase participation. To make sure that cab companies can afford to engage in the recapitalization process, we’re looking at different financing options and incentives.

Creecy’s remarks are part of a larger conversation taking place in Parliament over the future of public transportation in South Africa. This conversation is centered around issues regarding accessibility, affordability, and safety. The government is facing demands to enhance public transportation services nationwide, and the taxi business is an integral part of this system.

Taxi associations, civil society organizations, and financial institutions are among the entities that are likely to have conversations in response to the TRP assessment. It is widely anticipated that this will result in a fairer system that is advantageous to both cab drivers and the people they transport.

With the transportation sector constantly changing, Minister Creecy is taking the initiative to tackle the industry’s problems by pledging to reevaluate the Taxi Recapitalization Programme. Because of the potential weight of this review’s findings on South Africa’s public transportation system, its completion is being watched with great interest.

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