The South Africa National Taxi Council says R1.1-billion in relief for the sector is not enough.
Minibus taxi owners aren't happy with the conditions attached to accessing the funds, such as registering with Sars and opening a business bank account. Govan Whittles reports.
JOHANNESBURG - The South Africa National Taxi Council in Gauteng says it will embark on a shutdown on Monday.READBut Taxi associations say the amount is insufficient and that government must find more money. Minibus taxi owners aren't happy with the conditions attached to accessing the funds, such as registering with Sars and opening a business bank account.But the government is offering R5000 and wants the taxi sector formalised.He warned against any planned shutdown by the industry.
"Shutdowns will not work. It will be detrimental to the industry itself and its survival. But equally, we would be misunderstanding the whole situation we are in, which is fighting COVID-19. And the taxi industry has come to the party in a big way. And we appreciate that."It's still unclear if the shortfall will be passed on to commuters, through drastic price hikes.
A relief fund has been established for people working in the transport sector to help ease the burden caused by COVID-19. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula outlines who will qualify and how the aid can be obtained.
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