Windhoek introduces taxi verification feature amid rising public transport safety fears

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Public transport safety remains a growing concern in Windhoek as commuters increasingly report robberies linked to taxis using fake or cloned registration numbers, turning everyday travel into a calculated risk.

In conversation with Desert FM, Windhoek City Police spokesperson superintendent Marcelline Murapo explains how the City of Windhoek’s new mobile app feature aims to help passengers verify legitimate taxis and whether it can realistically improve safety.