THEY have been concerned about the kidnapping and rape of women in taxis.
Members of the Springs Taxi Association came together to clear up the negative image this has caused the industry.
Dressed up in jackets and ties, the taximen from Springs spoke to commuters at the new Springs Mall in Ekurhuleni, reminding them that not all taxi drivers are bad.
They warned commuters, especially women, to be careful not to board any taxi that does not have their sticker.
“We want our commuters to be safe and not to get into just any taxi which touts outside the mall,” said taximan Patrick Mabena.
“We have a taxi rank inside the mall and every taxi that leaves here has our sticker to show it belongs to our association.”
The taxi drivers said they want to promote a healthy relationship between themselves and their customers.
“Gone are those days where taxi drivers would treat our commuters badly. We urge commuters to report any bad behaviour they encounter among our drivers.”
Commuter Pertunia Steenkamp said: “There has been a sour relationship between taxi drivers and commuters.
“But we appreciate those who see the importance of upholding customer care.”
