OSHAKATI: The Oshakati Town Council on Thursday officially inaugurated two taxi ranks which will serve the Oshakati-Ondangwa and Oshakati-Endola routes.The taxi ranks were constructed at a cost of N.dollars 1.5 million, with N.dollars 520 000 allocated to the Oshakati-Endola taxi rank and over N.dollars 1 million allocated to the Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank. Construction was completed within a three-month period.Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango said the council had set aside funds in its 2022/23 financial budget for the construction of the taxi ranks to enhance the safety of both transport users and drivers.He said accidents were frequently reported at the two taxi ranks.'The Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank has recorded two serious incidents, including one fatality. Many of the accidents involved vehicles being hit from behind or being side-swiped,' he said, adding that the revamping will create a safer and more organised environment for residents.Additionally, Hango announced that the Oshakati Town Council is currently working on the development of a transportation bylaw to regulate transportation in the town.The mayor also revealed that the council has strategically decided to establish a traffic division under the council, which is expected to be effective in the next financial year, 2024/25.The Oshakati-Ondangwa taxi rank is located at the yellow complex, while the Oshakati-Onhuno taxi rank is situated at the Dr Frans Aupa Indongo open market. Source: The Namibia Press Agency