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    City calls for calm and prioritises commuter safety amid Helderberg Basin taxi tensions

    City calls for calm and prioritises commuter safety amid Helderberg Basin taxi tensions

    25 August 2025

    The safety of commuters, operators, and the broader public remains our top priority

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    1100+ operating licences available for metered taxi and e-hailing operators

    18 June 2025

    Initiating a two-phase process to support operating licences to meet the demand for metered taxi and e-hailing services within the city

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    City proposes revised policy for public transport fares

    09 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a revised fares policy for public transport services

    Minibus-Taxi Task Team welcomes technological advancements, commits to more frequent meetings in 2025

    Minibus-Taxi Task Team welcomes technological advancements, commits to more frequent meetings in 2025

    05 November 2024

    Mini-Bus Taxi Task Team (MBTTT) convened for its last sitting of the calendar year on Tuesday, 5 November 2024

    New WhatsApp line for public transport industry

    New WhatsApp line for public transport industry

    01 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Transport Regulations branch has launched a new WhatsApp channel to streamline communication with Cape Town’s public transport industry

    Brand new Somerset West PTI now open to commuters

    Brand new Somerset West PTI now open to commuters

    05 June 2024

    Somerset West public transport interchange (PTI)

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to keep commuters moving

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to keep commuters moving

    23 May 2024

    The new PTI is located on two different sites in the Somerset West CBD, one behind the Town Hall and another on the Shoprite side.

    New Somerset West public transport interchange to commence operations by May 2024

    New Somerset West public transport interchange to commence operations by May 2024

    01 November 2023

    The construction of the Somerset West PTI commenced in January 2022 and is on schedule to be completed in May 2024, provided there are no unforeseen delays.

    Safety team to be deployed at public transport facilities

    Safety team to be deployed at public transport facilities

    24 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town will be deploying additional law enforcement officers at public transport facilities across Cape Town to curb criminal activities, enforce compliance with by-laws and address informal trading matters

    City welcomes High Court dismissal of Santaco interdict, and granting of City's request

    City welcomes High Court dismissal of Santaco interdict, and granting of City's request

    18 August 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s dismissal of Santaco’s interdict application

    WCG, City welcome opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court

    WCG, City welcome opportunity to make Taxi Agreement an order of Court

    17 August 2023

    The Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town welcome the opportunity to make the terms of the agreement which ended the minibus-taxi strike an order of the High Court today.

    Important clarification on Terms of Agreement ending minibus-taxi strike

    Important clarification on Terms of Agreement ending minibus-taxi strike

    14 August 2023

    Misrepresentations of these terms creates a very serious risk of confrontation between enforcement staff and taxi drivers.

    Talks continue towards cessation of SANTACO taxi strike

    Talks continue towards cessation of SANTACO taxi strike

    10 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town is awaiting SANTACO’s decision on an end to strike action following the taxi body’s attendance at talks by invitation of the Western Cape Government and the City this afternoon.

     City welcomes SANTACO’s withdrawal of strike action

    City welcomes SANTACO’s withdrawal of strike action

    10 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town is pleased that the destructive taxi strike has come to an end. We appreciate the constructive approach taken by minibus taxi association Santaco today.

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    City taking extraordinary measures to protect commuters, residents while SANTACO strike continues

    08 August 2023

    'Protecting commuters is our number one priority, and I was glad to join residents on a bus escorted by law enforcement from Mitchells Plain to Town this morning.

    SANTACO strike, and associated violence, lawlessness, have severe impact on City services, residents

    SANTACO strike, and associated violence, lawlessness, have severe impact on City services, residents

    07 August 2023

    ​The beginning of the new work week has been tainted by the ongoing violence and lawlessness associated with the SANTACO strike action.

    City urges minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions during stay-away, respect rule of law

    City urges minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions during stay-away, respect rule of law

    03 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town notes the decision taken by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) to cease their services as of this afternoon, 3 August 2023, until Thursday, 10 August 2023, in the Western Cape.

    City urging minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions

    City urging minibus-taxi industry to refrain from violence, disruptions

    01 August 2023

    The City of Cape Town notes the intention from SANTACO in the Western Cape about the implementation of possible stay-away action later this week or early next week.

    Public transport impounds increase by nearly 50% year-on-year

    Public transport impounds increase by nearly 50% year-on-year

    17 July 2023

    The City receives thousands of complaints every year of public transport drivers not adhering to the rules of the road.

    Urban Mobility budget keeps Cape Town moving

    Urban Mobility budget keeps Cape Town moving

    31 May 2023

    Councillor Rob Quintas today tabled the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Budget for 2023/2024 to 2025/2026.

    City to undertake major upgrades at Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange

    City to undertake major upgrades at Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange

    04 May 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on residents from Mfuleni to comment on the proposed plans to upgrade the Mfuleni Public Transport Interchange (PTI).

    Commuters welcome recent upgrades to Bellville PTI

    Commuters welcome recent upgrades to Bellville PTI

    20 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town recently completed some upgrades to the Bellville public transport interchange (PTI).

    Urban Mobility budget prioritises maintenance, congestion, public transport to keep Cape Town moving

    Urban Mobility budget prioritises maintenance, congestion, public transport to keep Cape Town moving

    14 April 2023

    ​The capital budget for the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate amounts to approximately R8,3 billion for the next three financial years

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    City’s Easter safety measures in place

    05 April 2023

    The message is simple – take common sense with you wherever you go this Easter weekend

     Santaco strike called off: City and Western Cape Government engage on ways to move forward

    Santaco strike called off: City and Western Cape Government engage on ways to move forward

    21 February 2023

    Santaco strike which was scheduled for tomorrow, 22 February 2023 has been called off

    City will not tolerate violence, intimidation as Santaco enforces stay-away

    City will not tolerate violence, intimidation as Santaco enforces stay-away

    20 February 2023

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR URBAN MOBILITY, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    City will keep on enforcing the law to ensure safe and legal public transport

    City will keep on enforcing the law to ensure safe and legal public transport

    16 February 2023

    ​I want to make it very clear to Santaco: No single stakeholder has a monopoly over public transport in Cape Town.

    Nine more days to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    Nine more days to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    02 December 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town has extended the closing date for comments on the new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) to Sunday, 11 December 2022.

    City condemns violence, calls on Transport Minister to prioritise minibus-taxi industry

    City condemns violence, calls on Transport Minister to prioritise minibus-taxi industry

    21 November 2022

    Once again, stay-away action by the minibus-taxi industry is being marked by violence, intimidation, thuggery, and attacks on other public transport services, leaving thousands of commuters stranded

    Reminder to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    Reminder to comment on draft plan to improve public transport and access

    16 November 2022

    Residents are reminded to comment on the City of Cape Town’s new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan.

    Call for comments on major revamp of Wynberg public transport interchange

    Call for comments on major revamp of Wynberg public transport interchange

    07 November 2022

    The current facility, situated in the vicinity of the Wynberg railway station, is rundown and stretched way beyond its capacity with nearly 48 000 commuters, 1 500 minibus-taxis and GABS buses making use of the PTI on a daily basi

    Revamp of Nyanga public transport facility to include MyCiTi station

    Revamp of Nyanga public transport facility to include MyCiTi station

    01 November 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town is planning a major upgrade of the Nyanga public transport interchange (PTI).

    Major revamp for Wynberg public transport interchange on the cards

    Major revamp for Wynberg public transport interchange on the cards

    19 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town has developed a concept plan for the major refurbishment of the Wynberg public transport interchange (PTI).

    City issues new plan to improve public transport and access

    City issues new plan to improve public transport and access

    17 October 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has drafted a new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) outlining the strategies and plans for the next five years – 2023 to 2028

    City to upgrade Nolungile public transport facility

    City to upgrade Nolungile public transport facility

    07 October 2022

    ​The City of Cape Town is planning an upgrade of the Nolungile public transport facility in Site C in Khayelitsha.

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to improve commuting for thousands

    New transport facility in Somerset West CBD to improve commuting for thousands

    07 October 2022

    ​The construction of the new public transport interchange (PTI) in Somerset West is well underway with 34% of the project works complete.

    New public transport facility for Vuyani

    New public transport facility for Vuyani

    06 October 2022

    The City of Cape Town is proposing a brand new public transport interchange in Vuyani

    Transport Month kicks off with new PTI in Makhaza

    Transport Month kicks off with new PTI in Makhaza

    03 October 2022

    October is Transport Month, and during this month we showcase our transport successes.

    City looks forward to a future with less cars

    City looks forward to a future with less cars

    22 September 2022

    ​Today, 22 September 2022 marks World Car Free Day

    Bellville PTI spruce-up commencing soon

    Bellville PTI spruce-up commencing soon

    31 May 2022

    The Bellville Public Transport Interchange is one of the busiest facilities in Cape Town, serving thousands of commuters on weekdays

    Good progress with new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    Good progress with new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    30 May 2022

    The City of Cape Town is making good progress with the construction of the new public transport interchange (PTI) in Somerset West

    City making progress with support to minibus-taxi industry

    City making progress with support to minibus-taxi industry

    25 March 2022

    The support for the issuing of these 1431 operating licences forms part of the first phase of the Minibus-taxi Special Regulatory Project

    It’s happening - Makhaza Public Transport Interchange construction under way

    It’s happening - Makhaza Public Transport Interchange construction under way

    22 February 2022

    The construction is scheduled to take approximately nine months to complete, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather.

    Public to note partial closure of Church Street, Somerset West CBD

    Public to note partial closure of Church Street, Somerset West CBD

    07 February 2022

    Road users are advised to please make use of alternative routes along Victoria Street or Hunters Lane, and to adhere to the signage on site.

    City focusing on urban mobility to improve lives, economic growth

    City focusing on urban mobility to improve lives, economic growth

    06 February 2022

    Urban Mobility can be defined as Cape Town’s cardiovascular system. We need healthy arteries where the lifeblood moves without blockages and the integrated public transport system

    City condemns alleged assassination of Codeta leader

    City condemns alleged assassination of Codeta leader

    18 January 2022

    STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR TRANSPORT, COUNCILLOR ROB QUINTAS

    Makhaza to get its own Public Transport Interchange

    Makhaza to get its own Public Transport Interchange

    28 October 2021

    The open day will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2021, at the Desmond Tutu Hall on the corner of Cekeca and Robert Sobukwe Roads in Makhaza

    City invites public to open day about new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    City invites public to open day about new transport facility for Somerset West CBD

    28 October 2021

    The City of Cape Town will spend approximately R65 million on the construction of a new public transport interchange (PTI) in Somerset West

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