How will this new taxi partnership benefit commuters?
The programme works with taxi associations to improve the systems, from taxi rank safety and cleanliness, to driver well-being and skills development.
The taxi industry body Gibela Namela Holdings and the citizen-led non-profit company Jozi My Jozi have joined forces to enhance Joburg’s minibus taxi industry. This partnership is part of Project Unite, a public transit revitalisation programme by Jozi My Jozi. The agreement comes after 18 months of discussions. The programme aims to strengthen various aspects of the taxi industry, including taxi ranks, driver well-being, and skills development.
The partnership seeks to establish a more organized system that benefits both the industry and the millions of commuters who rely on minibus taxis. Jozi My Jozi's CEO, Innocent Mabusela, emphasized the importance of the taxi industry as a key economic sector in Johannesburg. He highlighted the significance of technology in building a Smart Mobility Transit system.
The partnership plans to implement several programmes, such as Project Dignity for taxi rank maintenance, Project Protect for enhancing security, Project Heal for drivers' health, and Project Learn for driver skills development. Themba Gcabashe, Gibela Holdings' Business Development Executive, expressed confidence in the partnership's ability to create transformative initiatives for the industry.
Luthando Maboza, the City of Johannesburg Transport's Executive Director, confirmed that the city supports the partnership in improving the overall public transport user experience.
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