Taxi Ranks in Western Cape

The Western Cape, home to Cape Town and South Africa’s second-largest metro, has a vibrant minibus taxi network that complements the MyCiTi bus and Metrorail systems. Taxis dominate transport in the Cape Flats, connecting townships such as Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Mitchell’s Plain, and Gugulethu to the Cape Town CBD, Bellville, and commercial hubs along the N2 corridor. For many commuters, taxis are the fastest and most flexible option.

Beyond the metro, taxi routes serve the Winelands towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, the Overberg region, and the West Coast. Long-distance corridors reach as far as the Garden Route, with taxis linking Cape Town to George, Mossel Bay, and Oudtshoorn. Seasonal demand spikes during the December holiday period, when intercity routes to the Eastern Cape and Gauteng see intense traffic.

Cape Town’s taxi fares are influenced by urban congestion, fuel prices, and competition with other public transport modes. Prices can differ between peak and off-peak times on high-demand routes. TaxiFare gives Western Cape commuters a reliable, crowd-sourced reference for current taxi pricing. Confirm the fares you encounter daily to keep the data accurate and help your community commute smarter.