Nine e-hailing vehicles impounded at OR Tambo Airport for operating without valid permits

Nine e-hailing vehicles have been seized at OR Tambo International Airport due to operating without valid permits and operator cards. The impounding occurred on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a joint operation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's Taxi Task Team and Gauteng Traffic Police. The EMPD's operation focused on e-hailing vehicles within the airport premises to ensure adherence to the National Road Traffic Act.

Inspector Kelebogile Thepa of the EMPD revealed that all nine vehicles lacked the necessary documentation. Furthermore, some vehicles were found to be non-compliant with road safety standards and were deemed unroadworthy. These vehicles were subsequently transported to the Gauteng Provincial Pound in Benoni for impoundment. The EMPD has cautioned e-hailing drivers and other public transport operators to ensure their vehicles meet all legal and safety requirements before operating.

Failure to comply will result in enforcement actions, including vehicle impoundment. The department has urged operators to adhere to the relevant legislation to prevent their vehicles from being removed from the road. This operation is part of traffic authorities' efforts to enforce public transport regulations and maintain legal and safety standards for vehicles operating within the airport precinct.