Rehoboth taxi owners worry about illegal taxis taking their business. About 55 unauthorized vehicles carry passengers around town. These unauthorized cars offer no safety for riders and steal income from legal drivers.
Bernard van Wyk asks all drivers who transport people for money to obtain proper permits. He says this happens every year, but everyone must follow the law despite the long process. Legal owners struggle because some riders choose unauthorized taxis that charge less than regular fares.
Gert Beukes claims their complaints to traffic officials remain unanswered. He feels the law fails them completely. Beukes points out that passengers often lose belongings in illegal taxis and have no way to recover them, which creates a bad reputation for all taxi drivers.
Nelson Platt fears violence might break out over this issue. He reports that one illegal driver threatened to harm him when asked to stop carrying passengers. Platt just wants everyone to follow proper rules. He urges all unauthorized taxis to stop operating.
Bernard van Wyk asks all drivers who transport people for money to obtain proper permits. He says this happens every year, but everyone must follow the law despite the long process. Legal owners struggle because some riders choose unauthorized taxis that charge less than regular fares.
Gert Beukes claims their complaints to traffic officials remain unanswered. He feels the law fails them completely. Beukes points out that passengers often lose belongings in illegal taxis and have no way to recover them, which creates a bad reputation for all taxi drivers.
Nelson Platt fears violence might break out over this issue. He reports that one illegal driver threatened to harm him when asked to stop carrying passengers. Platt just wants everyone to follow proper rules. He urges all unauthorized taxis to stop operating.
