The Namibian government just made some big changes to how people can travel between cities. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi announced that seven-seater vehicles can now apply for long-distance travel permits. Under the new rules, drivers will be able to take passengers from Windhoek all the way to Katima Mulilo.
Nkundi wants to stop people from cheating the permit system. Some sneaky permit holders were renting out their licenses for big money. Taxi owners would pay between 500 and 1,000 Namibian dollars every month just to use a permit they didn't actually own. This meant real vehicle owners were getting shut out of the system.
The ministry is giving permit holders until September 30th to sort out their paperwork. People with indefinite permits need to switch to a two-year renewable permit. Those using rented permits will need to apply for their actual vehicle permits during this time. The goal is to make sure only real vehicle owners can access these important transportation licenses.
Nekundi emphasized that the transport ministry wants to create a fair and effective regulatory system. They're trying to clean up how transport permits work. Vehicle owners who have been struggling to get permits should finally have a chance to travel legally between cities.
These changes aim to make Namibia's transportation system more transparent and accessible. Taxi and vehicle owners will need to pay close attention to the new rules. Anyone running a transport business should check their permit status and make sure they comply with the new regulations before the September deadline.
Nkundi wants to stop people from cheating the permit system. Some sneaky permit holders were renting out their licenses for big money. Taxi owners would pay between 500 and 1,000 Namibian dollars every month just to use a permit they didn't actually own. This meant real vehicle owners were getting shut out of the system.
The ministry is giving permit holders until September 30th to sort out their paperwork. People with indefinite permits need to switch to a two-year renewable permit. Those using rented permits will need to apply for their actual vehicle permits during this time. The goal is to make sure only real vehicle owners can access these important transportation licenses.
Nekundi emphasized that the transport ministry wants to create a fair and effective regulatory system. They're trying to clean up how transport permits work. Vehicle owners who have been struggling to get permits should finally have a chance to travel legally between cities.
These changes aim to make Namibia's transportation system more transparent and accessible. Taxi and vehicle owners will need to pay close attention to the new rules. Anyone running a transport business should check their permit status and make sure they comply with the new regulations before the September deadline.
