Intercape buses are getting seized after ignoring local laws completely. Namibian authorities threatened to impound nine South African vehicles and slap the company with a N$36,000 fine. The Ministry of Works and Transport accused the operator of running illegal domestic passenger services without proper permits. Foreign-registered coaches allegedly moved people between local towns in direct violation of the Roads Traffic and Transport Act.
The drama started when Intercape requested permission to shuttle teams for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Officials asked the company to prove that local fleets could not handle the demand back in December. The operator apparently ghosted the government and ran routes anyway. This silence infuriated regulators who demand compliance from international businesses operating within their borders.
Each vehicle faces a penalty of N$4,000 for breaking national transport regulations. The state ordered an immediate withdrawal of these specific buses starting January 13. Enforcement agents warned that continued disobedience means they will confiscate the property permanently. It seems the government is done playing nice with rule-breakers.
Intercape has remained totally silent regarding these accusations. The ministry insisted that obeying statutes is mandatory rather than optional. While hosting global events is cool, the state refuses to let outsiders skip the legal line.
The drama started when Intercape requested permission to shuttle teams for the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Officials asked the company to prove that local fleets could not handle the demand back in December. The operator apparently ghosted the government and ran routes anyway. This silence infuriated regulators who demand compliance from international businesses operating within their borders.
Each vehicle faces a penalty of N$4,000 for breaking national transport regulations. The state ordered an immediate withdrawal of these specific buses starting January 13. Enforcement agents warned that continued disobedience means they will confiscate the property permanently. It seems the government is done playing nice with rule-breakers.
Intercape has remained totally silent regarding these accusations. The ministry insisted that obeying statutes is mandatory rather than optional. While hosting global events is cool, the state refuses to let outsiders skip the legal line.
