Tag: e-hailing taxi services

Santaco dismisses passenger ban claims as false

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has taken a strong stance against recent social media claims alleging that it has prohibited motorists from carrying passengers, Cape {town} Etc reports. The organisation categorically described these reports as ‘false and misleading,‘ arising from videos that purported to show Santaco members preventing drivers from transporting family and friends. In an […]

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Mzansi Magic to introduce ‘The Request’ soon

Get ready Mzansi because your Friday nights are going to be your new destination! The Request is hitting the Mzansi Magic streets this August. No detours, no filters, just the real ride behind the e-hailing hustle! Mzansi Magic promises a unique and riveting reality show where, for a change, Mzansi hears from the e-hailing drivers. […]

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Bolt set to drop up to 6000 drivers due to safety concerns

The Bolt driver arrested for stabbing female passengers in Table View is just one of over 6000 drivers dismissed by the e-hailing company. Bolt stated that they decided to dismiss and permanently block the drivers to ensure the safety of its passengers. They did not specify the types of misconduct, but they confirmed that Benedict […]

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WATCH: Bolt driver cuts woman’s hair after insufficient fare

Social media platforms went abuzz recently after seeing a video of Bolt drivers cut their passengers’ braided hair with scissors following their inability to pay their ride’s full fare. Riding with insufficient funds is something done by some commuters and the reason why the drivers took matters in their own hands. In a video currently […]

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How to stay safe using e-hailing taxi services

We live in times where we cannot guarantee our safety, the safety of our loved ones and valuables, it is therefore important to practise safe precautions at all times. The introduction of e-hailing services made many of us comfortable knowing that the drivers were registered and that they wouldn’t think of defaulting as their details […]

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