Zuko Komisa

The Carltonville United Taxi Association (CUTA) has issued a statement outlining a stringent set of fines aimed at regulating driver behaviour and ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
The list, which has circulated widely, includes penalties for offenses ranging from passenger mistreatment to hygiene standards.
The association’s document details a range of infractions and their corresponding fines.
Notably, drivers who swear at passengers, refuse to travel to designated locations (like South Gate), are drunk on duty, beat passengers, hire other drivers without authorisation, or fail to maintain personal hygiene by not bathing, will face a hefty R1500 fine. The fine for assaulting a passenger also carries a six-month suspension.
Other offenses listed in the communique include:
- Driver refusing to go to South-Gate: R650.00
- Driver wearing short pants, vest, and “pushin”: R300.00
- Driver who is drunk on duty: R1,500.00
- Driver with no number plate: R500.00
- Driver who cheats passengers: R500.00
- Driver who beats another driver: R2,000.00
- Driver who refuses to come to the office: Dismissal
- Driver who is drinking alcohol at a taxi rank: R3000.00
- Driver who doesn’t bath: R1,500.00
- No dirty taxi will be allowed to load: R500.00
The document, dated 2025-04-21, and attributed to “Management” of CUTA, has sparked reactions, particularly for the inclusion of a fine for drivers who “don’t bath”.
Carltonville Taxi Association will fine their drivers R1500 for not bathing. pic.twitter.com/cB4sKpQMSP
— Kasi Economy (@KasiEconomy) April 24, 2025
The association’s move underscores a focus on maintaining standards within the local taxi industry. It remains to be seen how these fines will be enforced and what impact they will have on driver conduct and passenger experience.
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