To the lonely taxis and guys
And all I ask is a fast camera
And a red light drive by.
Emboldened by the incredible ‘luck’ that certain people have had in catching the Taxius Minibusus at play in the Govan Mbeki Avenue area – the natural playground for this loud, not shy animal – I made a detour to the ‘wilds’ to see if I could catch one with it’s pants down.
Didn’t take long as I watched the specimen below first stop at the red light, get the shakes and then burst out of cover to defy yet another traffic cop.

The following two tabs change content below.
Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
See more articles by Alan.
Latest posts by Alan Straton (see all)
- Decor Handles Spotlights Its Solid Brass Door Handles From Portugal and Italy - 14 November 2026
- PaperTrail Puts a Risk Score on Every Contract With Scout AI - 14 November 2026
- Pay@ Puts Automatic Reconciliation at the Centre of Year-End Collections - 13 November 2026
- Renal Supplies Water Systems Plans Dialysis RO Plants From Tap to Drain - 13 November 2026
- MoreCut Saws in Alrode Welds Bandsaw Blades to the Length Your Saw Needs - 13 November 2026
