MEC must insist on stricter taxi/bus driver safety rules on KZN roads
8 June 2023
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has called on KZN’s Transport MEC, Sipho Hlomuka to insist that the South African Taxi Council (SANTACO) and bus operators in the province implement stricter driver safety measures.
The call comes after a serious crash in Verulam yesterday, which claimed the life of one person and left scores of learners injured. According to reports, a taxi was transporting 44 children to school when it collided with the rear of another vehicle.
A seven-year-old girl was critically injured while a 31-year-old man was declared dead on the scene. SAPS are investigating a case of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.
The DA extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. We also wish the little girl a speedy recovery.