The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has intensified its enforcement operations, pulling 62 unroadworthy minibus taxis off the province’s roads during the week of September 22 to 28.

The crackdown, aimed at restoring order and improving commuter safety, also saw officers issuing 1 104 traffic infringement notices.

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Of these, 469 were manual notices while 635 were processed through the e-force electronic system. According to the department in a media statement, officers reported a range of violations, from serious vehicle defects such as faulty brakes and lights to operators driving unlicensed vehicles or those with missing documentation.

The enforcement drive further exposed a concerning level of illegal operations. 52 minibus taxi drivers were found operating without valid driving licences, while 92 others were caught driving without any licence at all.

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“These violations pose extreme danger to all road users,” said Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.
“Unroadworthy vehicles and unlicensed drivers are nothing less than potential death traps, and they have no place on our roads. We will not tolerate such blatant disregard for the law.”

Diale-Tlabela reiterated that the Provincial Government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards non-compliance in the public transport sector, warning that operators who prioritise profit over passenger safety will face harsh consequences, including vehicle impoundments.

She said the GTI, made up of 96 highly trained traffic officers deployed across the province, continues to drive weekly operations as part of a long-term strategy to combat lawlessness, improve road safety, and strengthen compliance in public transport.

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