KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport‚ Community Safety and Liaison‚ Mxolisi Kaunda‚ has called on the taxi industry in the province to end violence and work for peace and stability. Speaking at a meeting with the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco)‚ which was attended by long distance associations‚ Kaunda committed the Department of Transport to working together with the taxi industry to improve relations and stabilise the industry.He also challenged the taxi industry to prioritise peaceful negotiations and resolve matters amicably‚ instead of barricading roads and causing havoc.“Violence will never solve problems‚ it only begets more violence. We call for an end to violence in the taxi industry‚ because our priority is to help it grow to greater heights. In all what we will be doing‚ it must be informed by the respect for the rule of law‚” said Kaunda.Kaunda also challenged the industry to look beyond transporting commuters‚ and focus on elevating itself to be a key role player in the economy of the province.“This government has prioritised economic transformation. Therefore‚ this industry is important because it has buying power. You must look at the bigger picture and make a meaningful impact and ensure that African people benefit from the economic growth of the country‚” said Kaunda.The meeting at the weekend also served to introduce Kaunda to the industry as the new MEC for Transport‚ Community Safety and Liaison for Kwazulu-Natal‚ a role he assumed earlier this month‚ taking over from Willies Mchunu‚ who is now Premier.Kaunda also committed to keep doors of engagement open‚ and said that follow-up meetings will be held to respond to standing matters facing the taxi industry.The industry made representations to the MEC on a number of issues‚ which he promised to look into and consider...