How many taxi associations are in South Africa
Introduction
Taxi associations are the official governing body of taxi companies in South Africa. There are seven regional taxi associations and one national taxi association that represents these regions. The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) is an alliance between seven regions and two national taxi associations. The federation represents about 200 000 taxis and over 600 000 members.
The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) is an alliance between seven regions and two national taxi associations. The federation represents about 200 000 taxis and over 600 000 members.
The NTA aims to protect the rights of taxi owners, drivers and operators. It also promotes the growth of the industry through lobbying for favourable policies that affect the industry.
These are the seven regions that make up the NTA:
The NTA is divided into seven regions:
Gauteng Region of the SA Taxi Association (GautengRegion)
KwaZulu-Natal Region of the SA Taxi Association (KZNRegion)
Ethekwini Taxi Association (ETA)
Cape Town Region of the SA Taxi Association (CTRegion)
Gauteng Region of the SA Taxi Association
The Gauteng Region of the SA Taxi Association is the largest and most populated region, with a total of 922 members and more than 8500 vehicles. The region has an annual turnover of R8.5 billion and employs over 7200 people directly.
KwaZulu Natal Region of the SA Taxi Association (KZNRegion)
The KwaZulu-Natal Region of the South African Taxi Association (KZNRegion) is the largest taxi association in South Africa. It was established in 1988 and represents more than 50% of taxis in South Africa.
The KZNRegion has its own website, which can be found at
Ethekwini Taxi Association
The Ethekwini Taxi Association represents taxi associations in the city of Durban and its surrounding areas. The largest city in South Africa, it is also home to the Port of Durban, which handles goods worth over a trillion dollars every year.
With an estimated population of 4 million people, Ethekwini is one of the most densely populated areas in South Africa. As such, it has a large number of industries spread out across its borders—a fact that makes it difficult for residents who need a taxi service but don’t live close enough to a taxi association office or branch office to access those services directly.
Cape Town Region of the SA Taxi Association (CTRegion)
If you are in the Cape Town region, you will be a member of the Cape Town Region of the SA Taxi Association (CTRegion). The CTRegion has over 6 000 members and is the largest regional association in South Africa.
The CTRegion is also a member of the National Transport Association (NTA), which means that it works together with other taxi associations to solve common problems as well as plan for future growth opportunities.
Eastern Cape Region of the SA Taxi Association
The Eastern Cape Region of the SA Taxi Association is the smallest region in terms of population (2.8 million) and taxi fleet size (35 000). The region has over 10 000 members, however, making it one of the largest regions by membership.
The Eastern Cape Region was formed in April 2013 and comprises of 11 associations from all parts of the province.
Free State Region of the SA Taxi Association (FSRegion)
The Free State Region of the SA Taxi Association (FSRegion) is a member of the National Taxi Association and has about 10 000 members. It has its own association office and website.
Mpumalanga Region of the SA Taxi Association (Mpumalanga)
Mpumalanga Region of the SA Taxi Association (Mpumalanga)
Founded in 1974 by a group of taxi owners, this association has over 3000 members, who own taxis and employ drivers. The head office is based in Nelspruit.
There are 200 000 taxis in South Africa and seven regional associations
There are numerous taxi associations in South Africa, each with their own members and service areas. The bulk of the nation’s taxi drivers are represented by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and the National Taxi Alliance (NTA), the two biggest and most powerful associations. Additionally, there are a number of smaller, more focused associations that are regional in scope.
