Vusi KhumaloThe South African taxi industry is a vital part of the country’s public transport system, moving millions of commuters daily. It is structured around a national umbrella body, provincial structures, and numerous local associations. Below is a comprehensive list of taxi associations from across South Africa, including available addresses and contact numbers.
List of Taxi Associations in South Africa with Contact Details
Umbrella and National Representative Bodies
South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)
SANTACO is the national representative body of the taxi industry in South Africa, established in 2001. All major taxi associations are affiliated to SANTACO.
Address: 937 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
Alternative Address: Ground Floor, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria, 0002
Phone Number: +27 12 321 1043
Approximate Members: 300,000 operators with over 350,000 vehicles
Major Taxi Associations with National Footprint
Uncedo Service Taxi Association (Usta)
Formed in 1983 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Has a national footprint and also has members in Zimbabwe. Contact details not publicly available.
Border Alliance Taxi Association (Bata)
Established in 1979. Footprint in Eastern Cape and Western Cape. Contact details not publicly available.
Mdantsane East London Taxi Association (Melta)
Formed in 1970. Approximately 2,000 members. Contact details not publicly available.
Eastern Cape Taxi Association (ECTA)
Formed in 1998. Has 18 branches in the Eastern Cape province. Contact details not publicly available.
Gauteng Taxi Associations
Local Taxi Associations in Ekurhuleni
Association Name: Benoni Taxi Association (BTA)
Address: 26 Mowbray Ave, Benoni, 1501
Phone Number: +27 11 420 3106
Association Name: Springs Taxi Association (STA)
Address: Springs area
Phone Number: 011 815 6240
Association Name: Johannesburg Tembisa Taxi Association (JJTA)
Address: Tembisa area
Association Name: Kempton Park Taxi Association (KETA)
Address: Kempton Park area
Association Name: Birchleigh Oakmoor Taxi Association (BOTA)
Address: Birchleigh area
Association Name: Lethabong Taxi Association (LETA)
Address: Edenvale area
Association Name: Tembisa Pretoria Taxi Association (TEPTA)
Address: Tembisa area
Association Name: Tembisa Alexandra Taxi Association (TATA)
Address: Tembisa/Alexandra area
Association Name: Tembisa Local Taxi Association (TELTA)
Address: Tembisa area
Association Name: Tembisa Long Distance Taxi Association (TELDTA)
Address: Tembisa area
Association Name: Greater Brakpan Taxi Association (GBTA)
Address: Brakpan area
Association Name: Springs Long Distance Taxi Association (SLDTA)
Address: Springs area
Association Name: Nigel Taxi Association (NTA)
Address: Nigel area
Association Name: Daveyton-Kempton Park Taxi Association (DKTA)
Address: Daveyton/Kempton Park area
Association Name: Zonkizizwe Taxi Association (ZOTA)
Address: Zonkizizwe area
Association Name: Vosloorus Boksburg District Taxi Association (VBDTA)
Address: Vosloorus/Boksburg area
Association Name: Katlehong People’s Taxi Association (KAPTA)
Address: Katlehong area
Association Name: Reiger Park Boksburg District Taxi Association (RTA)
Address: Reiger Park/Boksburg area
Association Name: Greater Germiston Taxi Association (GGTA)
Address: Germiston area
Association Name: Greater Alberton Taxi Association (GATA)
Address: Alberton area
Long Distance Taxi Associations (Ekurhuleni)
Association Name: Germiston-Natalspruite LD Taxi Association (GNLDTA)
Association Name: Germiston Limpopo LDTA (GLLDTA)
Association Name: Ezibeleni Sterkspruite LDTA (ESLDTA)
Association Name: Germiston-Jane Furse LDTA (GJFLDTA)
Association Name: Inkanyezi LDTA (INLDTA)
Association Name: Thuthukani LDTA (TLDTA)
Association Name: Zamokhuhle LDTA (ZLDTA)
Association Name: Taung-Bophirima LDTA (TBLDTA)
Association Name: Izizwezomsinga LDTA (IZLDTA)
Note: Phone numbers for long distance associations are not publicly available.
Other Gauteng Taxi Associations
Association Name: Roodepoort Metered Taxi Association (RMTA)
Location: Roodepoort
KwaZulu-Natal Taxi Associations
Association Name: Vukanini Taxi Association
Location: Mpumalanga/KZN border region
Association Name: KwaDabeka taxi associations
Location: KwaDabeka area
Association Name: Clermont taxi associations
Location: Clermont area
Association Name: Vryheid Taxi Owners Association (VTOA)
Location: Vryheid
Association Name: Umzinto Taxi Owners Association (UTOA)
Location: Umzinto
Note: Phone numbers for KZN associations are not publicly available.
North West Taxi Associations
Association Name: Bophirima long and local taxi associations (BOLLDTA)
Association Name: NOWETRA TAXI ASSOCIATION
Association Name: Seweding Taxi Association (SETA)
Association Name: South African Taxi Association (SAATA)
Association Name: Thusano Madibogo Taxi Association (TMTA)
Association Name: Molopo Taxi Association (MTA)
Association Name: Ramogalo Taxi Association and Magogwe United Taxi Association (MMUTA)
Note: Phone numbers for North West associations are not publicly available.
Free State Taxi Associations
Association Name: Welkom United Taxi Association (WUTA)
Location: Welkom
Association Name: Tshiame Taxi Association (TTA)
Location: Harrismith
Note: Phone numbers for Free State associations are not publicly available.
Northern Cape Taxi Associations
Association Name: Upington Taxi Association (UTASA)
Location: Upington
Association Name: Thusano Taxi Association (TTA)
Location: Kimberley
Association Name: Redirile Taxi Association (RTA)
Location: Hartswater
Note: Phone numbers for Northern Cape associations are not publicly available.
Mpumalanga Taxi Associations
Association Name: Vukanini Taxi Association
Location: Mpumalanga
Other associations operate in Piet Retief, Ermelo, Bethal, Trichardt, and Leandra areas.
Note: Phone numbers for Mpumalanga associations are not publicly available.
Summary Table: Taxi Associations with Available Contact Details
Association Name: SANTACO (National Office)
Address: 937 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
Phone Number: +27 12 321 1043
Association Name: SANTACO (Alternative Address)
Address: Ground Floor, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria, 0002
Phone Number: +27 12 321 1043
Association Name: Benoni Taxi Association
Address: 26 Mowbray Ave, Benoni, 1501
Phone Number: +27 11 420 3106
Association Name: Springs Taxi Association
Address: Springs area
Phone Number: 011 815 6240
Important Notes on Contacting Taxi Associations
SANTACO is the best starting point. For any taxi-related matters, contacting SANTACO directly is recommended as they can direct you to the appropriate provincial or local association.
Limited public contact details. Many local taxi associations do not publish their contact information online. This is common in the industry, as associations often operate through direct community channels rather than public directories.
Provincial structures. Santaco has provincial structures that can provide further assistance. Santaco KwaZulu-Natal represents 246 taxi associations across the province. Santaco Mpumalanga has a provincial structure.
Verification of taxi legitimacy. The Springs Taxi Association advises commuters to verify taxi registration by calling 011 815 6240 and providing the taxi number located on the sticker on the side of the taxi.
Industry evolution. The taxi industry in South Africa continues to evolve, with ongoing efforts to formalise, regulate, and empower operators under the auspices of a unified taxi body.
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Disclaimer: This list is compiled from available public records, government documents, and news reports. The taxi industry is dynamic, and association memberships, names, addresses, and affiliations may change over time. For the most current information, please refer to SANTACO or your provincial transport department.