Blood on the Tar, Hope on the Horizon

South Africa's Minibus Taxi Industry in Global Perspective

von Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi

172 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The South African minibus taxi industry is a profound paradox. Worth over R50 billion annually and moving 70% of the nation's commuters, it is the indispensable engine of economic life. Yet it is also a brutal battleground, where violence, regulatory failure, and the exploitation of workers are tragically normalised.In this ground-breaking work, Dr Siyabulela Christopher Fobosi draws on more than a decade of research to dissect this crisis. He reveals that the bloodshed is not random criminality but a predictable outcome of historical deregulation, a zero-sum economic model, and a state that has strategically neglected its duties. By situating South Africa's experience within a global context - comparing it to the matatus of Nairobi, the jeepneys of Manila, and the colectivos of Bogotá - he shows that these challenges are part of a wider pattern of informal transport conflict across the Global South.More than a diagnosis, this monograph provides an ambitious and actionable blueprint for peace. From a comprehensive subsidy framework and a "taxis for people" mindset to the transformative power of digital technology and a seven-year road map for professionalisation, Dr Fobosi charts a course from chaos to dignity.This is essential reading for policymakers, scholars, and all South Africans concerned with justice, mobility, and the future of a sector that shapes the daily lives of millions."A compelling and meticulously researched analysis of one of South Africa's most intractable challenges. Dr Fobosi offers not just a diagnosis but a concrete, evidence-based path towards a more just and peaceful future.""This monograph is a powerful call to action. It demands that we confront the systemic failures behind taxi violence and commit to a collaborative vision of co-governance."

• ISBN: 9781997499886
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp