SA’s taxi industry was given a boost with the signing of an agreement between Absa and the Industrial Development Corporation on Wednesday.

Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele commended the taxi industry on Tuesday for calling off a planned strike against the Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system.

The Rea Vaya coaches were the new celebrities in town as they completed their first journey from central Johannesburg to Soweto on Sunday.

The Gauteng ANC, Cosatu and SACP on Wednesday criticised the taxi industry’s threatened strike in a bid to halt the launch of the BRT system.

Gauteng Pemier Nomvula Mokonyane has warned taxi operators not to disrupt the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Taxi drivers could soon start treating their customers better — that’s if a new university course has the desired effect.

The SA National Taxi Council is considering taking legal action against dealers who sell unsafe converted taxis, a spokesperson said on Friday.