# The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate has intensified its crackdown on illegal and unroadworthy minibus taxis across the province. During targeted stop-and-search operations and high-impact enforcement activities in October, officers recorded 140 minibus taxis operating without valid licence discs, while a further 255 were found operating without valid documentation. Another 65 taxis were discontinued after being declared unroadworthy and unsafe for public roads. Meanwhile, 22 arrests were made during the reporting period. The arrests relate to offences including driving under the influence, fraud, attempted bribery and contraventions of immigration laws.
Gauteng cracks down on illegal and unsafe minibus taxis