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Namibia Bus and Taxi Association

Also known as: Nabta

Organization that advocates for public transport safety and fare regulation, currently relaunching after deregistration with plans for a digital platform.

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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) called for urgent government intervention to address rising road accidents in public transport

    Source

    “The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) has called for urgent government intervention to address rising road accidents involving public transport vehicles, warning that continued inaction could put more lives at risk.”

    NABTA urges parliament to act as road accidents threaten public transport safety

  3. Windhoek Observer

    NABTA has a gap in planning with City of Windhoek

    Source

    “There is a gap in planning by the City of Windhoek and NABTA.”

    Windhoek’s invisible border: The taxi fare that punishes where you live or work

  4. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles

    Source

    “The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles to improve passenger and road safety.”

    Taxi association proposes fire safety overhaul
  5. June 2026

  6. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) was deregistered by the Labour Commission in 2024 for failing to submit annual return

    Source

    “The Labour Commission deregistered Nabta in 2024 for failing to submit its annual return.”

    Taxi body eyes comebackwith digital platform

  7. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association recently submitted its annual return, currently under review

    Source

    “The public transport body has, however, recently submitted its annual return, which is currently under review.”

    Taxi body eyes comebackwith digital platform
  8. May 2026

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says the 15% increase is fair and not harsh to the public

    Source

    “Namibia Bus and Taxi Association secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo says the 15% increase is fair and not harsh to the public.”

    ‘Increase our salaries too’
  10. April 2026

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers

    Source

    “The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers and to stick to standard fares.”

    Bus and taxi association warns operators against overcharging passengers

  12. New Era

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association indicated it is considering raising fares from N$13 to N$15

    Source

    “The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has indicated it is considering raising fares from N$13 to N$15, a move that would further strain low-income households and reduce consumer spending power.”

    Industrial heavy weights reel from diesel cost …ballooning fuel price threatens to cripple operations
  13. March 2026

  14. The Namibian

    Namibia Bus and Taxi Association is planning countrywide transport fare increase between 10% and 12%

    Source

    “Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) board adviser Sacky Malima says the association is planning a countrywide transport fare increase between 10% and 12% due to the rising cost of fuel.”

    Massive N$4.50 fuel price hike looms for Namibia
Politics

NABTA calls on Parliament to address public transport safety

The News

The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has urged Parliament to intervene on rising road accidents in the public transport sector, citing factors including driver fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, substance use, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and ageing fleets. The association told lawmakers that public transport moves over 70% of Namibians daily and warned that continued inaction threatens passenger and driver safety.

Why it matters

NABTA urges Parliament to tackle rising public transport accidents amid driver fatigue, speeding, and ageing fleet concerns.

9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. NABTA calls on Parliament to address public transport safety

    The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has urged Parliament to intervene on rising road accidents in the public transport sector, citing factors including driver fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, substance use, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and ageing fleets. The association told lawmakers that public transport moves over 70% of Namibians daily and warned that continued inaction threatens passenger and driver safety.

    9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Windhoek's double taxi fares divide city by geography

    Residents of Windhoek areas without taxi ranks pay double fares (N$30 instead of N$15) for the same distance and time, burdening low-income workers, students, and unemployed people who lack employer transport allowances and are forced to choose between unaffordable fares and walking through unsafe conditions.

    9 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Taxi association proposes fire suppression for public transport

    The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has proposed mandatory automatic fire suppression systems and passenger registers for all public transport vehicles to improve safety and reduce fatalities in incidents involving fire and collisions.

    8 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 15 June

  1. Namibia taxi body seeks comeback via digital platform

    The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta), deregistered in 2024 for failing to submit its annual return, has now submitted the return which is under review, and plans to relaunch with a digital platform to formalise and improve transport safety and accountability.

    15 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Transport fares rise N$13 to N$15 amid stagnant commuter wages

    Public transport fares between towns will increase from N$13 to N$15 from 18 May, according to Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, following taxi drivers' complaints about fuel price hikes with no fare adjustment since 2021. Commuters say the increase will worsen their financial difficulties while their salaries remain unchanged.

    10 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 8 May

  1. Fare increase applies only to legal operators, minister warns

    Namibia's works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has warned that illegal taxi and bus operators will not be permitted to increase fares under a newly approved 15% public transport tariff adjustment that takes effect on 18 May, with the minimum taxi fare rising from N$13 to N$15.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Bus and taxi association warns against fake fare hikes

    The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has warned operators not to overcharge passengers, saying no fares have officially increased yet. The association says a fake document bearing its letterhead with new transport fares is circulating on social media and urges passengers to report any overcharging to police.

    7 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Namibian fuel price hike threatens industrial operations and supply chains

    Namibia's diesel prices have jumped by N$4.00 per litre following a government price adjustment, threatening logistics, agriculture, mining and tourism sectors with sharply rising operational costs. The Ministry warned against fuel supply hoarding and authorities reported panic buying and empty fuel stations across the country.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Economists warn government fuel subsidy unsustainable

    The government's N$500 million monthly fuel subsidy in response to rising oil prices is unsustainable and will not effectively help the poorest Namibians, according to economists. Several specialists argue direct cash grants to low-income groups would be more effective than broad price subsidies, while transport operators warn of industry strain from the fuel increases.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Nafau and Hungry Lion agree wage increase deal

    The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union and fast-food chain Hungry Lion signed a two-year wage agreement on Tuesday, preventing a threatened strike. The deal includes a N$375 monthly pay increase in year one and N$400 in year two, plus a new housing allowance, and provides permanent positions for temporal and fixed employees with one year's service.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia faces potential N$4.50 per litre fuel price hike in April

    Soaring international oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to drive Namibian fuel prices to unprecedented heights in April, with the country's three-month fuel reserves and limited storage capacity posing supply challenges. Government officials and industry experts warn that while Namibia has sufficient reserves for 2–3 months, the country's infrastructure constraints and reliance on Middle Eastern oil through the Strait of Hormuz leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, prompting authorities to explore alternative fuel sources and taxi associations to plan 10–12% fare increases.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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