JOHANNESBURG - Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced plans to implement dashcams for the industry.
She said Santaco had already consented to this rollout, aimed at improving driver behaviour.
The minister also wants to see stricter consequences for arrested non-compliant drivers.
“The existing laws already require that scholar transport be clearly marked. In due course, there are other forms of technology we will introduce,” Creecy said.
“We have already agreed with Santaco on the rollout of dash cams to control driver behaviour.”
Over 60 vehicles were impounded on Thursday morning in a transport blitz operation.
Creecy says they're concerned about the safety of vehicles used to take children to school.
Many of the vehicles lack proper permits and are not roadworthy, raising the alarm about the potential safety risks during transportation.