'Mechova' Could Kill Taxi Trade

FRANCISTOWN: Their presence in the market continues to be a thorn in the side of many. Their operations have been blamed for the dwindling profits in the taxi industry.

The police have tried to stop them. Nevertheless, they continue to eat and destroy the taxi industry.

These are illegal taxis or 'mechova' as they are commonly called. Their appearance on our roads has resulted in some form of a hide and seek game with traffic officers. Members of the public are slammed for not playing an active role in trying to curb this problem.

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