The South African city impounding 17 public transport vehicles every day

• The City of Cape Town recorded an 80% increase in traffic-related arrests and impounded over 1,500 public transport vehicles over a three-month period from July to September 2026.
• Between July and September, 1,574 public transport vehicles were impounded, equating to roughly 17 vehicles per day.
• The City of Cape Town issued 118,416 fines for traffic-related transgressions, representing a 138% increase.