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Inside the Taxi Industry’s Toughest Year

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Mobalyz CEO Sean Doherty joins us to unpack the financial strain facing taxi operators as fuel prices surge. We explore the R15‑million fuel relief programme — with over R4‑million already distributed — and what it reveals about operator cash flow, commuter affordability, and township economic resilience. A rare inside look at the business model behind SA’s most important transport sector.
24 Jun English South Africa Business

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