Media statement
17 October 2023
Ald Katlego Mathebe
MMC for Roads and Transport
In commemorating October Transport Month, I am pleased to announce the signing
of the Mams Mall Taxi Facility Operational and Management Agreement to pave way
for a new taxi rank facility to be constructed on the premises of Mams Mall in Mahube
Valley, Mamelodi.
The agreement follows efforts from the co-owners of Mams Mall, NAD Property
Income Fund (Pty) Ltd and Resilient Properties (Pty) Ltd, and the two resident taxi
associations in Mamelodi, Mamelodi Amalgamated Taxi Association (MATA) and
Mamelodi Local and Long-Distance Taxi Association (MALLDTA).
It is envisaged that the taxi rank facility will be completed and operational by the Easter
period of 2024. The process to commence with the taxi rank facility is welcomed,
especially at a critical time where the City is highlighting the need for all relevant
stakeholders to invest in public transport infrastructure. The completion of the facility
will contribute towards the improvement of the quality of public transport services in
Tshwane.
It must be highlighted that any major development within the city must make provision
to implement public transport facilities. I would like to express gratitude to all the
relevant stakeholders who have made success of the initiative and call on existing
shopping centres to accommodate public transport facilities.
The City is always willing to partner with the private sector and property owners in
providing public transport facilities in their respective shopping centres.
Enquiries:
Kamogela Mangena
kamogeloman@tshwane.gov.za