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"Let's not use the word attack"- my goodness the nerve ... Law should be inforced strongly against taxi drivers.

Their only response to positive disruption is violence, not "what can we do to better our industry to match the changing times". just shows what their mindset is like

As a consumer, I have every right to choose what I want in the budget that I can afford.

@samuelt.kisaame7787

7 ай бұрын

Not in this part of the world, you don't.

@Mistakes-onPlanes1

7 ай бұрын

I support the fact that it must not be allowed in this country. Maybe they must use it Uber eats or food delivery but even then my food will arrive cold.

there's enough space and money for all on the road, These taxi's just want the whole pie to themselves

@ShareTheGospelTV

7 ай бұрын

And the taxi industry doesn't even want to evolve.

If the fast food industry had the taxi owners mentality and the park guys's mentality, KFC, Nando and the other big player would be torching their competition

@tafaragadze6432

7 ай бұрын

Don't give them ideas

I nearly spat my food out twice. The first was when the taxi association clown said there are laws that must be obeyed then the king clown from the traffic dept who saw these cars arent fit for passengers. Clearly he hasnt seen the mini bus taxis that litter south africa and now he wants to claim these little cars are worse.

Those cops are already on the Taxi's payroll

@SiceloKhumalo-mx9fi

7 ай бұрын

And the courts?

@theosekgobela6176

7 ай бұрын

Some officers are also taxi owners

Taxi associations are out of order, competition is not a crime & the competition commission should really investigate taxi associations. A TUT student was killed by taxi drivers & we still have yet to see justice for him.

@nthabix

4 ай бұрын

And they assault women

I find it quite comical when a minibus taxi driver talks about others not following the law 😂

Its laughable the taxi associations expect to be consuled. When did they become the governing body.

Joburg needs a Cape Town mayor to sort out the taxis there.

Was about to click on "skip ad" when that bolt part started

@sinethembamakaba2522

7 ай бұрын

🤣Me too

@dobermankd

7 ай бұрын

😂😂Me too!

@nthabix

4 ай бұрын

I was confused because I have KZread premium. I started panicking thinking my subscription debit order bounced😂

Only in the anc police could you get this logic A brand new vehicle that is confined to one passenger, short distances and 40km/h is very unsafe. It's better to use a lawless, unroadworthy taxi that speeds thru red robots, drives on side walks and cuts in at robots. Once again, where would we be without the anc.

@Doomsdaybandit

7 ай бұрын

Where did you get 40kph mina I heard 70kph🤔

@TheZimmer1

7 ай бұрын

Apologies, you are correct@@Doomsdaybandit

"They are taking our jobs." The entitlement is astonishing

It is perplexing to observe a sense of entitlement among certain taxi drivers in South Africa. There is a notable concern regarding the roadworthiness of some taxis, which contributes to a significant number of fatalities on the roads. Addressing these issues is crucial for the safety and well-being of the public.

Taxis should be taken of the road due to their lawlessness and violence .

I saw one on N1 the other day with maximum speed is 70km/h. E-hailing service are quick to forget that they were on the same spot bullied by the taxi industry as well.

I love the BAJAJ.... They're all over my suburb ❤

The ehailing industry opened a market for these "vehicles" by refusing to take short distance requests. I know their reasons was due to not making enough money, but that's the reality. Ehailing has become unreliable with requests below 5km, by cancelling your trip, not showing up or refusing your request from the get go. This does not effect the taxi industry like they make out that it does... taxis have access to roads and the amount of people that these "vehicles" can simply not do. As far as safety is concerned. Yes i would question how these vehicles hold up compared to the known vehicle brands...

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

It is the safest motorcycle on the planet.

Lawless country, the taxi driver is the government

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

No, they are brainless beasts. They could sell their unit and get two of these marvelous vehicles, have a partner and make more money.

I don’t understand. Those ehailing drivers hated doing short R20/R30 trips. Now it’s taking their jobs?

I wonder why these drivers are being attacked. People complain of no jobs and tough economic situations and some are trying to just put food their tables, feed and educate their children and a roof over their heads and some are attacking them... does it make sense? These people should visit other African countries to see how people are getting by and no one is killing another...

"Are your drivers kissing the Pajaj drivers" is the euphemism this sweet gentleman, is looking for.

The logic here is simple. It's like Spar going and damaging Checkers' property because they offer cheaper prices and then saying "We did it because nobody told us we live in a Capitalistic/Mixed economy". This is why South Africa is the way it is - one big joke.

Taxi drivers are just ridiculous

The problem is, taxi owners and operators dont like competition. We as the public have the right to choose not to use the minibus taxis, which themselves are a danger to the public.

Government needs to coordinate a summit or mediation dialogue between e-hailing drivers and taxi drivers like yesterday

is South Africa not a free market?

The only people that like taxi drivers, are other taxi drivers. No one else

Efficient public transport will never materialise as long as we have mini bus taxis.... Free market system is non existant, in our free market system

I invest in balloon tyres,upgrade to a bigger engine(that can fit),proper shock absorbers and a mini sub woofer and I use it at the farm to get around,

It's not bad bad bad😂.

quite ironic when taxi associations complain that rules are being broken.

How far are the taxi associations with regards to Registration of Taxi Drivers as Employees and formalising their Contracts

some of these taxi drivers and operators come from kzn to gauteng with their nonsense mentality. Government does not have to announce any bussiness. We need a government that will force fully arrest these taxi operators with out trial

they should use them for takalot....

Its disappointing how the government has failed these individuals and many before them. Its clear that every business in this country is fair game except when it competes with the taxi industry. These so called associations make their own rules, create their own routes, decide what we must pay and the so called government is nowhere to be found

Maybe use for food delivery, especially during rainy season…

In life, whatever business you're in , there will be competition. Accept it, compete . Thats life. What's with the entitlement mentality

Lobsters in a bucket

I wonder what a pothole does to that mari biscuit wheels

You simply need to change and adapt. Simple as that

You'd either need to be very brave or have a death wish (both?) to become an e-hailing driver in South Africa. Especially in a vehicle that can be tipped over by a couple of angry taxi drivers.

You can't fight progress

We use them here in Indonesia as cheap taxi transport, it works well for all budgets

2:34 R1500 per week. Its expensive.

@pieterrossouw8596

7 ай бұрын

Yeah it's like R100,000 to buy... Silly money for what that thing is.

"If you look at that vehicle, they are just not fit for public transport usage". The same could be said of taxis

Well said Thank you.

Taxi Mafia….

Barbarians

I think it's time to ban Minibus Taxis completely... Not really an ideal option but why must they be consulted? Taxi associations are nothing more then criminal organization...

@sillimilli3802

7 ай бұрын

Taxis will never be banned

@brycemulder4204

7 ай бұрын

@@sillimilli3802 I know... And honestly I think they have the potential to really help the economy... Just tired of seeing soamy drivers drive carelessly and then behave in this backward and antiquated way...

Wow, a beautiful anchor.

its like a modern cinquecento/126 and sounds similar. i want one

Those things should only be used to deliver foods, and not people. ill never ride in it cuz it doesn't look safe

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

They are the safest motorcycle in the planet. By far safer than any three wheel mototaxi. They go up to 70 km an hour and are very easy to drive. You can stop truly fast due to their light weight and go off road without any problem. They are great vehicles.

They are not allowed to be used as public transportation that's what the law says but ke it's south aah here

Charge them wena Sello, Bolt is crazy

has anyone seen the film Idiocracy? it has a vehicles like this car

Surely these are primed for last-mile delivery services (like Takealot delivery).

Are they covered by the RAF in an event of an accident? That’s the first question I’d like answered before letting my loved one into one of these coffins on wheels

The taxi industry just wants us to stay beholden to them. Regardless of how much customers struggle to get around What is batuka talking about saying ur creating a false opportunity? Because hou expose yourself to thuggery? Ths boy is mad. There would be enough money flowing if we could all afford to leave oir cars at home and use taxis. But the issue is we can't even get to the taxis. They literally only cater to one market. And its the biggest market. These ppl need to make roo Cry my beloved country. The biggest losers are the public

This is very close to how I met your mother, uncle and aunt everybody 😂.. people are sitting very close.

Use them for the ANC mafioso blue light brigade?

if they introduce this over limpopo river it makes sense

The passengers have the necessary power to put the whole industry to a halt, they increased fairs due to covid restrictions, then they broke the restrictions and pocketed the increase. if passengers simply did not ride the taxis, the price would have went back to normal. Ask yourself how many fatalities would there be in taxi accidents if the customers refused to get in a cab that is being driven recklessly, without seatbelts or unfit to be considered road worthy?

Those. Things are not fit for our roads , there is a bunch of them here in Randburg

@CA-ul6qb

7 ай бұрын

Lot better and I bet lot safer than the Taxi vehicle's that are coffin on wheels dew to neglects and no maintenance done to them

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

Says who? A spoiled aristocrat? What a shame of you.

😂😂😂😂😂 this taxi association clown is referring to the laws, what a joker😅

I witnessed a neighbour from my complex waiting for a friend, and this yellow car almost made an accident with that car.. Just drove around the corner without seeing the car approaching to stop, and pick up his friend. I don't know if I'll use one. Maybe the strong winds we have recently will blow them over 😂

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

I have one and it is very stable. Large trucks had passed me by at high speed and I do not feel them. If a chofer is not capable of being a responsible driver, the problem is not the vehicle. I have gone off road, crossed some rivers with almost 30 cm depth and 3 to 4 meters wide. No problem. Drive on highways long distances. They are reliable and consume very little fuel. About 30 km per liter. Easy to maintain and can last a long time if you are a responsible driver and care for your unit.

i want to own as my home toy... where can I get one?

The taxi industry dictates the law, there is no need of a government anymore since everything must work according to their rules.

Competition drives prices down and the taxi industry can't compete. However the issue goes back to unemployment due to the already low numbers of people commuting each year despite the growing number of competition of vehicles on the road so yeah violence instead of actually fixing the issue

JHB needs Cape Town Metro Police, they dnt entertain thugs

Ppl want to spend less on traveling, it not luxury, specially in this inflation

As much as you guys expect taxi drivers to respect rules, same should apply to this Qute thing.

1500 per week for 3 years is daylight robbery

If someone wants to use the Qute for personal use, go for it. But when you start using it as public transport, then it's a problem because those Qutes are not safe at all. The South African government really needs to raise the safety standards of cars that are coming into the country. You can't have a car with 1 star roam our roads; they even go on highways

Be ready for keke cars from nigeria😂

What are the safety measures as the country have so much accidents?

@migueluribe4249

2 ай бұрын

Have a driving school degree in order to get a driver's license. If the culture has no civic values, this would be necessary.

Haha, I love how the Qute drives past in a video about Qute's XD -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYSmt7Gvhd2ck9I.html

3:51 This guy said nothing about sjamboks.

I was gonna buy one for personal use... but if I'm gonna get attacked, then nevermind.

@jenskriek4280

7 ай бұрын

Just don't get one in yellow!

Taxi mafia.

jealousy is Worst then the grave

Are these things even safe?

A Bajaj is not a car 😢 South Africa is truly a Banana Republic.

@ronaldvandermerwe4957

7 ай бұрын

The qute is a motorbike classified as a car

@ronaldvandermerwe4957

7 ай бұрын

South africa is a banana country 4sho

Qute het van so iets gehoor n R200pm karrietjie goedkoper as vandag se nuwe karre

Sorry for my afrikaans in my earlier comment was just tired sorry carte blanche for the error

whats with the hands

😢I wish u could help taking care of this taxi guys they are killing us robbing us hijacking us so please 🙏 help us so that the police to engage in this

Taxi association talking about rules?

Thugs!!!

If I request and I see this 😮I will cancel immediately 😂😂what is this?

Let's be honest,that's not a car and it's an eyesore on the road,this is the first and last time I agree with the taxi people,it also doesn't look safe for the driver,it must go,respectfully

I fully support the fight against these Bajaj I mean we cant have a car that costs R60k competing with a car that costs plus 300k these bajaj will dump the service of transportation. plus unlike the taxis these Bajis are not regulated. ITS NOT A TAXI MUFIA, IT IS CONTROLLING BUSINESS!!!

@pieterduplessis6906

7 ай бұрын

lets be serious. the taxis are controlling business in a crime business taxis are not the governing body here. they do not own the roads

@Dude-1689

7 ай бұрын

That doesn't mean these taxi goons have a right to dictate what consumers should pay for with their money. Who said their financial interests are above everyone else's ..... If you run a business, there will always be competition. Lezimfene zamatekisi ziyanyanyisa manje. Nx!

The taxi drivers have some nerve to complain about Qute drivers while they destroy cars that don't belong to them. That's called crime.

That is the reason SA will never progress in public transport, kiss the idea of modern trains and buses GOODBYE

This is one of the most unsafe vehicle you can be in. It’s an Indian car that must nit be allowed on our roads. Whoever has pocketed a bribe to let these dangerous cars be on our roads must return the money and kindly allow our children to be safe on our roads. On collision there’s no chance of survival. These cars are not compatible for Our type of fast driving in South Africa. They are too slow. Sometimes being slow is an accident hazard.

A taxi driver that follows the law 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

These things are a hazard on our roads. They must go, including the tuktuk. I will never sit in one of these things. Looks like we are going backward instead of advancing in society. Bajaj must make something proper with 3 star safety.

Wat n klomp twak