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Taxis in Cape Town

<div class="ExternalClassE20CB73F8D80430C8C0CE38E36A34B6F"><p>Cape Town, like all major cities in South Africa, has a mix of private minibus and metered taxi providers offering their services to travellers across the city, and to and from major transport nodes.</p></div>

<h2 class="sectHeading">Metered taxis</h2><p>Metered taxi services are available 24 hours a day. They are generally more expensive than minibus taxis due to the fact that they offer a door-to-door service. Metered taxis can be booked via their respective call centres or found in one of the city’s metered taxi ranks.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Minibus taxis </h2><p>Minibus taxis run in most areas of the city on dedicated public transport routes and are generally available and affordable. Payment is made on board, so be sure to have change. Prices increase in accordance with the distance travelled.</p><p>You can get more information on metered taxi services in the City of Cape Town by contacting the City’s toll-free, 24/7 Transport Information Centre number on <em> <a>0800 65 64 63</a></em>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">City transport information</h2><h4>Transport Regulations Branch</h4><p>WhatsApp "hi" to <em> <a>083 375 1725</a></em> and follow the prompts to: </p><p></p><ul><li>request your 180-day letters to confirm operational status (minibus and metered taxi operators); </li><li>schedule a meeting with the Transport Regulations Branch;</li><li>report route conflicts and report route invasions; and </li><li>access frequently asked questions providing quick reference and guidance. </li></ul> <b>The Transport Information Centre (TIC)</b> <p> Our Transport Information Centre (TIC) provides information on routes, schedules, ticket prices, ticket outlets and locations of interchanges, ranks and Park-and-Ride facilities, long distance bus, rail and taxi operators, the location of tourist information centres, heritage sites and popular attractions in and around Cape Town. </p> <em> <p> 24/7 toll-free line: <a>0800 65 64 63</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:transport.info@capetown.gov.za">transport.info@capetown.gov.za</a><br> Fax: <a>086 576 2561</a></p></em> <p> <b>Transport</b><br> Visit our <a href="https://www.tct.gov.za/en/home/">website<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> for more information on transport options in the city, and how we develop and sustain excellence in our transport systems.</p>

Public transport options in Cape Town include a mix of private minibus and metered taxis.