Taxi operators up in arms

Of late, pirate operators, who are using Asian imported cars, have invaded the taxi market.  Some of the pirate operators are even operating from the Gaborone Main Station, parallel to the licensed taxi operators.

The unlicensed operators ply lucrative routes like the Gaborone station/Phase II and many others.  The pirate operators also operate from busy shopping complexes.  They target shoppers who buy in bulk.  "A nka go thusa," is how they approach potential passengers.   In such cases, the passengers are expected to make a special booking.