Heat Exposure and Health Risks in the Minibus taxi Sector

How does extreme heat impact taxi drivers’ & passengers’ health?

Join us in exploring the results from two groundbreaking studies with the City of Tshwane and Durban’s Chesterville Taxi Association.

As climate change intensifies, vulnerable populations face increasing health risks. This study explores critical questions about the heat exposure experienced inside minibus taxis. With 16 million South Africans relying on minibus taxis daily, the findings will highlight the urgent need for improved infrastructure to safeguard commuters and drivers from the escalating heat risks.