Taxi rank a hub for criminal activity

Residents using the local taxi rank are concerned that criminals are using it to hide from the police.

“Criminals in town rob people and run to the taxi rank to hide,” a commuter said.

According to him this is done in plain sight of the taxi drivers, but they turn a blind eye.

“I feel the drivers are only worried about taking our money and have no regard for our safety,” the commuter said.

According to Mr Joseph Ntshangase from the local taxi association this is not the case.

“We do not turn a blind eye, but have asked the police to post one of their trailers at the rank to be more visible,” Mr Ntshangase said.

Lt Fanie Nhlabathi, spokesman of the Standerton Police, said the police are active in that area.

“We have a vehicle that is stationed at the taxi rank during the day,” Lt Nhlabathi also said.

According to him patrols are done frequently in and around the taxi rank.

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