South African Taxi Industry Suffers as Xenophobia Drives Away Customers
Community members warn that recent spikes in xenophobic violence are undermining local trade and taxi operations in townships and urban centers. They say foreign entrepreneurs and customers have long fueled daily economic activity. Now their departure has led to fewer passengers, empty taxis, and lost sales. Taxi operators report steep drops in ridership while local businesses brace for deeper losses if hostility toward migrants persists. Many are urging community leaders to seek solutions that foster social unity and economic growth, emphasizing migrants’ key role in the informal economy.
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