49 children rescued from overloaded taxi in Mitchells Plain
Transport Enforcement Unit uncovers 49 children in overloaded scholar taxi.
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During a recent enforcement operation in Mitchells Plain, 49 children were found in an overloaded taxi, prompting immediate action from the Transport Enforcement Unit.
The City of Cape Town's Traffic Services reports that officers attached to their Transport Enforcement Unit impounded the taxi and charged the driver for not having a permit.
The City's Traffic spokesperson, Kevin Jacobs reports: "Officers attached to the City’s Transport Enforcement Unit were stunned when 49 children poured out of a taxi during a scholar enforcement operation.
"The incident took place yesterday (Wednesday) outside a Mitchells Plain primary school.
"The vehicle was impounded and the driver was charged with not having a permit, overloading and not having a Professional Driving Permit. Arrangements were made for alternative transport for the learners.
"Overloading endangers the lives of every person in the vehicle, as well as other road users. The TEU and enforcement officers will continue to clamp down on drivers who put lives at risk. Kevin Jacobs Cape Town Traffic."
* This is a developing story.
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