Lift clubs not authorised public service provider: SANTACO
The South African National Taxi Council in KZN says it is still locked in discussions with the government to fast-track legislation that would regulate e-hailing services.
Under the National Land Transport Amendment Bill, e-hailing drivers would have to adhere to transport regulations, like paying fair wages.
Recently, the council complained that businesses in the taxi industry are being negatively affected by e-hailing operators and lift clubs.
Some commuters though have reported being prevented from using e-hailing services by taxi drivers.
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SANTACO's Sifiso Shangase claims that some of these e-hailing operators are taking money from commuters.
"These cars are not allowed, you need to qualify that one because if they are done with the intent of financial gain, you are now in the space of public transport.
"But if you give somebody a lift there is nothing wrong with that, but once you get payment through that lift you are in the space of public transport because it is one of the elements which proves that you are now working as a public transport service provider."
He says this creates competition as some of the e-hailing operators do not have permits.
