SANTACO launches summit to combat GBV in taxi industry
The initiative brings together various stakeholders to address female passenger safety.
The women's division of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has introduced a nationwide summit in Gauteng to tackle gender-based violence (GBV). This initiative brings together government officials, transport leaders, and community stakeholders to tackle the issue of female passenger safety and industry development.
Rebecca Phala, SANTACO's national spokesperson, emphasized, "Safety in mobility for women on a daily basis encompasses their ability to enter a taxi without fear of violation, from the manner in which they are addressed to how they are treated within the vehicle. It also means they are not at risk of victimization in any other manner." During the summit, the Minister of Transport is scheduled to deliver a keynote address.
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