Commuters in Soweto are advised to use other means of transport as taxi stands, the routes being closed

Commuters in Soweto are advised to use other means of transport as taxi stands, the routes being closed

Six lines and two taxi ranks have been closed for six months because of ongoing violence.

DOSSIER: Taxis minibus. Image: EWN Traffic

JOHANNESBURG – Some commuters in Soweto will have to make other arrangements for their trip Thursday morning after MEC Transport closed some taxi routes and ranks in the area.

Six lines and two taxi ranks have been closed for six months because of ongoing violence.

The Witwatersrand African Taxi Owners Association and the Nancefield Dube West Taxi Association were at the center of the conflict.

MEC Ismail Vadi asked for patience while the problem is solved.

"Many public transport services will be available to the people of Soweto and the immediate vicinity of the taxi ranks.There will be some inconvenience and we think the residents should try to make arrangements do it."