OSHAKATI: The Oshakati Town Council officially opened two new taxi ranks, aimed at serving the Oshakati-Ondangwa and Oshakati-Endola routes. The development, costing N.dollars 1.5 million, was completed in three months. Mayor Leonard Hango stated that the council allocated funds in the 2022/23 budget for this project to enhance the safety of both transport users and drivers.

According to The Namibia Press Agency, these new facilities are expected to reduce accidents frequently reported at the previous taxi ranks. The Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank alone has seen serious incidents, including a fatality. The council is also developing a transportation bylaw and establishing a traffic division, expected to become operational in the 2024/25 financial year. The taxi ranks are located at the yellow complex and the Dr Frans Aupa Indongo open market.