Gauteng Transport Department and taxi associations condemn escalating taxi violence in the province [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Department of Road and Transport, SANTACO in Gauteng and the National Taxi Alliance has condemned the ongoing issues of corruption, violence, and killings that have plagued the taxi industry in the province. The escalating taxi violence has claimed 59 lives since January. The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya says incidents of violence and criminal activity within the industry have led to a tarnished reputation, and they are committed to addressing these issues head-on: