The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has intensified efforts to strengthen regulation and compliance within the public transport sector through the handover of 297 operating licences to compliant minibus taxi and scholar transport operators.
The licences were officially handed over on 2 June 2026 at the Department’s Derek Masoek Regional Offices in Johannesburg.
This initiative forms part of the Department’s broader strategy to modernise and strengthen Gauteng’s public transport system by ensuring operators comply with legal, safety and operational requirements.
By formalising transport operations, the Department aims to enhance road safety, improve regulatory compliance, and provide commuters with safer and more reliable transport.
The handover further demonstrates government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable road users and ensuring that public transport services operate within a safe, regulated, and accountable framework.
The Department remains committed to restoring order within the public transport sector, improving service standards, and fostering a culture of compliance among operators.
Public transport operators are encouraged to uphold compliance, prioritise passenger safety, and contribute towards building a system that is reliable, efficient, and trusted by the people of Gauteng.
As part of its ongoing efforts to create a safer, integrated and dependable transport environment, the Department will continue implementing targeted measures to clear outstanding applications, strengthen regulatory oversight, and improve the efficiency of the operating licence application process.
For more information, contact:
Ms Melitah Madiba
Department’s Head of Communications
Cell: 073 644 9935
Mr Lesiba Mpya
MEC’s Spokesperson
Cell: 078 450 9841
E-mail pressoffice.gpdrt@gauteng.gov.za
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