But key route remains closed and affected areas halt issuing of operating licences
The violent conflict has left scores of people dead, with 24 killed in July alone.
However, Route B97 between Mbekweni/Paarl and Bellville, which is at the centre of the turf war with both Cata and Codeta claiming it as theirs, remains closed after Mitchell enforced section 91 of the National Land Transport Act,The closure affects two taxi ranks in Mbekweni, local route loading lanes at the Bellville public transport interchange, the long-distance facility at the Bellville public transport interchange, the Paint City rank, as well as an informal rank in Bellville.
“When route B97 is opened, only legal operating licence holders will be allowed to operate and will serve the full route from the authorised ranks and terminals,” Mbalula’s joint statement with Mitchell said.“If the affected municipalities indicate the need for additional services on route B97, operating licences will be apportioned in accordance with the arbitration award,” the statement said.