Morero says Joburg, taxi industry to collaborate in women’s safety
Dada Morero is calling for safer spaces for women and children amid a surge in GBV incidences
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero announced a collaboration between the city and taxi associations to enhance safety for women and communities. Addressing the first Johannesburg Mayoral Lecture at the Soweto Theatre, Morero highlighted the need for improved governance, transparency, integrity, and accountability in creating a safer public transport system.
The mayor emphasized that the city is partnering with taxi associations to address safety concerns across Johannesburg, including e-hailing platforms, where many crimes occur. "Something needs to be done in that environment," Morero stated, calling for action to ensure women's safety in all aspects of transportation.
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