Motorists face hefty hike in fuel prices from Wednesday
The government announced a hike in the cost of petrol and diesel. However, there was no increase in the general fuel levy.
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The government announced a hike in the cost of petrol and diesel. However, there was no increase in the general fuel levy.
Western Cape Mobility MEC Daylin Mitchell shut the route in July last year due to conflict between the Paarl Alliance Taxi Association, affiliated to Codeta, and Cata Boland, who both claim rights to the route.
The B97 taxi route between Bellville and Paarl, which has been the cause of a number of taxi violence incidents, will remain closed for four more months.
Western Cape Mobility MEC Daylin Mitchell met with leaders of the provincial taxi industry at the start of the week in an effort to find solutions that will lead to the reopening of the Route B97.
The reopening of Route B97 without an agreement may result in a flood of illegal taxi operators and reignite taxi violence