By Mapaballo Borotho
- Taxi operators in Randburg warn that rising fuel prices could lead to fare increases.
- Petrol and diesel hikes announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy are expected to strain operating costs.
- Operators fear the impact on commuters and are calling for urgent government intervention.
Taxi operators at the Randburg Taxi Rank say current circumstances may force them to increase fares as steep fuel price hikes kick in from midnight on 06 May 2026.
This comes after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase on Wednesday.
Both grades of petrol are set to rise by R3.27, while diesel will jump by R6.11 per litre.
Operators say the hike will place additional pressure on their daily running costs.
They also told Kaya News that they fear higher taxi fares could push some commuters to seek alternative transport options.
Some operators say they support the Economic Freedom Fighters’ rejection of the fuel price increase.
They are calling on government to urgently intervene, warning that the increase will hit both taxi operators and passengers hard.
The Randburg Taxi Rank is a major transport hub connecting many areas in the south and north of Johannesburg, with a large number of South Africans relying on taxis from the rank to commute to and from work daily.
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