CTU brings fuel cost relief to the taxi industry
JOBURG – CTU-Fuel members will have access to a monthly statement that can be used for tax purposes, and no longer need to keep fuel slips.
To provide relief to taxi owners currently affected by rising fuel prices and reduced commuter numbers among other factors, Clarendon Transport Underwriting Managers (CTU) has partnered with various fuel retailers to create a first of its kind offering aimed specifically at taxi drivers and owners.
The Covid-19 pandemic and consequent restrictions that have instigated to help curb its spread made 2020 a tough year for every sector and the minibus taxi industry is no exception. More than a year after South Africa first went into lockdown, and even in 2021, many taxi owners are still running at half of their pre-Covid occupancy levels.
CTU policyholders, the greater taxi community and interested parties are encouraged to contact their CTU or insurance broker to sign up. Among other benefits, CTU-Fuel provides taxi drivers and owners with benefits including:
- CTU clients to save up to 70c per litre on diesel and 13c per litre on petrol
- Clients to get huge savings on operating expenses
- Access to the electronic fuel management system
- An efficient fuel management system that enables programme members to track their deposits, transactions, vehicle consumption and savings.
- CTU-Fuel members will also have access to a monthly statement that can be used for tax purposes, and no longer need to keep fuel slips.
Business development consultant at CTU Oscar Shabalala concluded by saying, “As a trusted partner to the taxi industry for almost 30 years, CTU is offering this initiative to assist the industry during these challenging times. The intention is to offer some financial relief to CTU clients, as well as the whole taxi industry, as the savings will ultimately be passed down to commuters. CTU-Fuel is looking into partnering with all leading fuel retailers in the country.”
