---
title: "STUCK in the middle"
description: "South African taxi industry in crisis as operators struggle to compete with Uber and other ride-hailing services Government has failed to provide adequate support for the industry, leading to job losses and financial hardship Taxi operators are calling for urgent reform of the sector, including regulation of ride-hailing services Without action, the future of the South African taxi industry is uncertain."
type: "NewsArticle"
publisher: "Daily Maverick"
site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za"
section: "Maverick Citizen"
author: "2Lani and UBUNTOONS"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/2lani-afritoons/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-15-stuck-in-the-middle/"
published: "2023-08-15T09:00:02"
lang: "en-ZA"
---

# STUCK in the middle

> STUCK in the middle

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS · Published 15 August 2023, 11:00 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick takes you on a wild ride through the traffic of life - without needing to hail a cab.
- South African taxi industry in crisis as operators struggle to compete with Uber and other ride-hailing services
- Government has failed to provide adequate support for the industry, leading to job losses and financial hardship
- Taxi operators are calling for urgent reform of the sector, including regulation of ride-hailing services
- Without action, the future of the South African taxi industry is uncertain.

## Content

![STUCK in the middle](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/dmtaxi1.jpg?w=480)