SANTACO DISPELS FALSE REPORTS ON PRIVATE VEHICLE USE

SANTACO President Abner Tsebe photo by Dimakatso Modipa

By Mmatshikhidi Rebecca Phala
SANTACO National Spokesperson

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) notes with concern, the circulation of false information on social media suggesting that the
Council has instructed South Africans not to use their private vehicles
and to travel with their families.

We wish to place it on record that
SANTACO has never issued such communication and has never imposed
any mode of transport on the public.

Any individual making such claims
is not, and has never been, speaking on behalf of the Council.

The council strongly condemns these acts in the strongest terms.

Like all other paid-for transport services, taxi operations are voluntary and remain a choice available to commuters.

We strongly urge members of the media to exercise caution and verify information with us before publishing reports of this nature.

Publishing misleading information
without affording SANTACO a right of reply misleads the public and damages trust in the sector.

For clarity, only law enforcement authorities hold the legal mandate to
enforce regulations relating to transport in South Africa.

We encourage members of the public to report any incidents of harassment or unlawful enforcement directly to law enforcement agencies.

SANTACO remains committed to serving the nation with integrity and transparency.