After upgrading the Menlyn rank, the metro recently announced its intention to upgrade additional taxi ranks around the city.
The following taxi ranks have been prioritised for maintenance and upgrading this financial year to the combined value of R2,6 million:
– Mabopane Station taxi rank in Region 1
– Marabastad Asiatic Mogul taxi rank in Region 3
– Nellmapius taxi rank in Region 6.
This comes after MMC for Roads and Transport Katlego Mathebe recently announced that the metro had facilitated an agreement that would allow the Menlyn Taxi Association (MTA) and Mamelodi Amalgamated Taxi Association (Mata) to use the parking bays at Menlyn Shopping Centre.
The centre would offer additional parking bays for taxis and accommodate 135 taxis.
“Investing in transport infrastructure is one of the fundamental responsibilities of the city to fully execute its service delivery mandate. Well-maintained transport infrastructure not only gives dignity to the users but also promotes health and safety standards,” Mathebe said.
The maintenance work to be done at these ranks includes repair and upgrading of ablution blocks, restrooms, office blocks, platform shelters and benches, as well as electrical works.
The maintenance projects will employ 26 community members via the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) database.
“I would also like to encourage our residents to take care of transport facilities in such a way that occupational health and safety are not compromised. During this period, the support and cooperation from all stakeholders are important to ensure that the maintenance work is implemented effectively. These efforts to improve our existing public transport facilities will expand the opportunities for our residents who rely on public transport,” said Mathebe.
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