More protection for taxi communters

Minibus taxi commuters will soon be able to claim for medical expenses and loss of income if they are injured in an accident involving the vehicle they are travelling in. This follows the gazetting of the Road Accident Fund Amendment Act of 2005, which will allow taxi commuters and those using lift clubs to claim compensation for medical treatment and loss of income. Department of Transport spokesperson Marissa du Toit says the RAF could provide for loss of income compensation of up to 160-thousand rands a year. The legislation will come into effect once the department publishes guideline regulations.