# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has questioned the transparency for the continued payments of the Covid-19 relief funds to the taxi industry. A sum of 408-million-rand is allocated in the 2025/26 budget. This once-off gratuity aims to assist the remaining 53-thousand-407 qualifying operators yet to receive support. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons has highlighted concerns over accountability and the prioritisation of public funds during economic hardship:
Controversy over ongoing R408-million taxi relief payments [SOUND]
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