E-hailing drivers will begin receiving their transport permits from Friday under the new National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act. The legislation requires drivers to obtain operating licenses that clearly outline the geographic areas in which they are permitted to transport passengers for payment. The new legislation will be introduced to better regulate the e-hailing industry, following a substantial increase in violence against e-hailing drivers in Soweto and KZN. The Minister of Transport recently confirmed that the National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act, will introduce regulations for e-hailing services like Bolt and Uber, which may assist in de-escalating the tensions with taxi drivers. ‘Under this legislation, e-hailing drivers will no longer need to use charter permits and meter taxi operating licenses and instead receive an official e-hailing operating license.