Taxi industry's R408 million relief fund raises eyebrows

JOHANNESBURG - The South African National Taxi Council is standing by the COVID-19 relief fund payments.

This follows the Transport Department allocated a R408-million once-off taxi gratuity in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane, has questioned the continued financial support for the industry.

Collen Msibi, spokesperson for the Department of Transport spoke to eNCA.