Operation Nomakanjani, which was designed to clamp down on negligent and reckless driving, especially by taxi drivers, has been canned, the Johannesburg metro police said on Saturday.

Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the operation, which has caused tension between the metro police and taxi operators was suspended after a meeting was held between the two parties on Saturday.

"It was clear from discussions that issues between the two parties cause frustration, which might lead to unnecessary conflict," he said.

Hundreds of drivers have been arrested while their vehicles and taxis were impounded since the launch of the operation just over three months ago.

However, as a result of these arrests, representatives of the taxi industry had threatened strike action on Monday.

Minnaar said law enforcement could not be compromised, but the ways in which "certain enforcement activities" were implemented needed to be looked into.

"It was therefore resolved that operation Nomakanjani will be suspended until further discussions between the parties concerned take place," Minnaar said.

A second meeting will be held on July 8.

Sapa

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