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Eight taxis impounded in the Duduza area

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Taxi Task Team Officers, in conjunction with Gauteng Traffic Police and South African Police Service (SAPS), impounded eight minibus taxis for failing to meet the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act 93/1996 in the Duduza area.

A joint operation was conducted with a stern focus on compliance of Minibus taxis throughout the City of Ekurhuleni. Officers managed to stop eight Toyota Quantums and upon inspection, Officers discovered a number of offences on the said vehicles, operating without permits and without operator cards, while some of them overall conditions of the vehicles failed to meet the requirements of the National Road Traffic Act of 93/1996.

All eight minibus taxis were impounded and taken to Benoni Provincial Pound. The EMPD appeal to all operators and taxi owners to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy, while operating as public transport and scholar transport in the City of Ekurhuleni.#EMPD
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