RANK IMPROVEMENT: ‘Fixing taxis can shift Joburg’s trajectory’ — addressing taxi troubles
In a new partnership, Jozi My Jozi is working with the taxi sector to improve safety on the road and at city taxi ranks. Focus areas include taxi rank safety and cleanliness, driver well-being, smart safety cameras and security.
A new partnership between Jozi My Jozi and taxi industry body Gibela Namela Holdings, signed on August 6, aims to enhance safety and overall performance of Johannesburg's taxi ranks and the industry at large. Jozi My Jozi CEO Innocent Mabusela emphasized that safer roads are crucial for the well-being of millions of daily commuters in Johannesburg.
Gibela Namela Holdings Business Development Executive Themba Gcabashe highlighted the long-term goals of the agreement, which include using technology for record-keeping, boosting operational compliance, and laying the groundwork for future public integration and government subsidisation.
The partnership comprises four main pillars: Project Dignity focuses on cleaner and more dignified public spaces; Project Protect enhances high-traffic commuter zones with better coordination, tighter security, solar lights, and smart safety cameras; Project Heal concentrates on driver well-being, mental and physical health support; and Project Learn introduces road safety education and training for professional drivers.
Technology will play a pivotal role in supporting the proposed business model through a Smart Mobility Transit system that integrates advanced technologies, data-driven systems, and sustainable practices for modern electronic ticketing.
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