He did a walk-a-bout at the Cape Town station this morning. R1.1 billion is available in the Taxi Relief Fund. Mbalula says at least 20% of taxi drivers -particularly long-distance drivers – had a total loss of income during the Covid-19 pandemic. He added that to date taxi drivers have been slow to apply for the funds.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has encouraged Cape Town taxi drivers to apply for money available in the Taxi Relief Fund.
