New plan to make taxis safer and with better drivers in South Africa

• The new plan aims to make taxis safer and with better drivers in South Africa by implementing various interventions, including improving taxi ranks, supporting taxi operators' well-being, and developing their skills.
• The plan was signed by Gibela Namela and Jozi My Jozi, following 18 months of discussions, and will include the use of technology to support a Smart Mobility Transit system, with various programmes such as Project Dignity, Project Protect, Project Heal, and Project Learn.
• The partnership is expected to lead to a more structured operating environment for the taxi industry, improving the overall public transport user experience, and addressing the country's high vehicle fatality rates and lawless driving culture.