Question NW2716 to the Minister of Transport
25 September 2018 - NW2716
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What number of mini-bus taxis are (a) currently operating on the country’s roads and (b) in each province?
Reply:
a) Currently operating on the country’s roads
In terms of approved operating licenses on our systems there are approximately 130, 996 mini-bus taxis:
b) In each Province:
The breakdown of mini-bus taxis operating in each province is as follows:
|
Province Name |
Number of mini-bus taxis in each Province |
|
1. Gauteng |
31519 |
|
2. Western Cape |
14012 |
|
3. KwaZulu-Natal |
27778 |
|
4. Limpopo |
10970 |
|
5. Mpumalanga |
15175 |
|
6. Eastern Cape |
12011 |
|
7. Free State |
7992 |
|
8. North West |
9709 |
|
9. Northern Cape |
1830 |
|
TOTAL |
130,996 |