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Caught in the crossfire: the Uber-Taxi battle over passengers

Summary by Wits Vuvuzela
Behind every ride-share hailed and every taxi boarded lies a struggle for territory, income and safety, one that turned deadly in Soweto. A clash at Maponya Mall left one driver dead and reopened old wounds in South Africa’s long running battle over passengers, power and survival.  As violence flares once again between e-hailing and taxis, commuters are forced to confront the risks hidden in their daily rides.  Years after promises of new tra…
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Wits Vuvuzela broke the news in on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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