Taxi route remains closed
The minibus taxi route between Mbekweni in Paarl and Bellville will be closed for a further three months, the provincial minister of transport and public works has confirmed.
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The minibus taxi route between Mbekweni in Paarl and Bellville will be closed for a further three months, the provincial minister of transport and public works has confirmed.
The closure of the B97 taxi route between Paarl and Bellville remains closed as violence related to taxi industry disputes continue, in spite of ongoing talks.
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