The bulk of taxi operators in Nkurenkuru are unlicensed, with only four operating legally. 

This information was revealed during a meeting held by the Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association (NPPTA) with transport operators.

Until 2019, Nkurenkuru had 14 registered taxis, but the number started reducing from 2020 to four. Operators cited poor road infrastructure as a reason.

Elia Fernando of the NPPTA Regional Office said, "We began revenue collection in the town with NATIS. People who operate illegally only register their cars personally, so they only have one disc and don't get roadworthiness checks every year. It's just a continuous process of paying, and the safety and identification of our commuters are at risk. When a commuter forgets something in the car, it's not there because the cars are the same colour."

Fernando remarked that this situation poses a significant threat to the tourism industry.

According to Fernando, the regional committee has now started to register the illegal taxis.

"We started assisting those who have roadworthy cars in applying for the permits a second time, because most of their current permits have expired. They reached the due date of two years. The informal transport workers who are currently assisting us are registered with our office, and some of them are already trying to apply; that's why we accommodate them."