AT LEAST 713 IMPOUNDED DURING THE EASTER WEEKEND.
BY BRIAN KAJENGO
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and
Transport has stamped its law enforcement authority on public transport over
the Easter weekend as 713 public transport operators were busted for failing to
abide by the rules of the road.
The vehicles were bust during operations conducted
from Thursday the 17th to the 21st of April 2014. Amongst
the impounded vehicles are taxis, meter taxis and buses which operated for
rewards without operating licenses which is in contravention of the National
Land Transport Act.
The impounded vehicles have been issued with notices
and they can only be released once a fine of between R2000 and R2500 has been
paid. The Department will continue with public transport operations beyond the
Easter weekend to ensure that all public transport operators abide by the rules
of the road and would ensure that all those who contravene the transport act
face the full might of the law.
The Department would like to urge taxis, buses and any
other public transport operator to apply for temporary operating licenses, if
they are taking special trips ferrying passengers on the routes which are
outside their operating licenses in order to avoid inconveniences in the
future.
Department’s Operating License Board Offices can be
found in various parts of the province. There is an office in Ehlanzeni
District in Nelspruit and the contact number is 013 755 1200, In the
Bohlabela District in Thulamahashe on 013 773 0334, Gert Sibande District
in Ermelo on 017 801 4000/5600 and Nkangala District on 013 947 2593.
The offices are opened from 7:45 to 16:00 during week days.
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