Upington Commuters Urged to Use Taxi Rank for Taxi Services
Commuters from Paballelo in Upington are urged to board taxis at the Upington Taxi Rank starting today, 31 July 2025. This follows a decision by local Avanza taxi drivers to stop picking up passengers at various informal locations around the town, a practice that had become common in recent months.
According to the drivers, this move is part of an effort to rebuild and formalize their taxi business operations. They emphasize that all passengers must now use the designated taxi rank for pick-up and drop-off, which they believe will restore order and improve service delivery.
The taxi drivers shared their views on this change:
Sound Bite - Drivers
Passengers welcomed the new development and expressed support for the decision taken by the drivers. They noted that the move would bring structure to the local transport system and improve safety.
Some commuters had the following to say:
Sound Bite - Passengers
