WC Shutdown: National Government should consider funding the Blue Dot taxi programme
18 November 2022
The DA appeals that the National Government takes the Western Cape Provincial Government's request into consideration and provide funding for the Blue Dot taxi programme.
This is in light of the announcement that the South African National Taxi Association (SANTACO) in the Western Cape is planning a shutdown on Monday and Tuesday due to the suspension of the Blue Dot taxis.
As the programme comes to an end, I will be writing to the National Department of Transport and the National Treasury to ask for reconsideration in this regard.
The initiative is the first of its kind in South Africa and has demonstrated effectiveness in improving driving behaviour while also working to reduce illegal operators on our roads. The Provincial Department of Mobility requires the national government's support in order to continue with this important programme due to provincial budgetary restraints.