In Cape Town’s Helderberg Basin, minibus taxis are a lifeline for many, but fierce battles between rival taxi groups make daily travel dangerous. These fights over routes cause fear and disrupt the simple act of getting to work or school. The city tries to keep peace, but the taxi industry’s complex history and loose rules make solutions hard. Despite the challenges, the taxi ranks remain a hub of community life, full of resilience and hope for safer, fairer rides ahead.