By Lerato Mpofu High demand for public transport has forced female passengers to compromise their safety, peace of mind and health. Private operators have taken advantage of the shortage by clandestinely offering this critical service, but regulations on numbers per vehicle are largely not adhered to and overloading is common. However, women face the additional burden of harassment and increasingly, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on public transportation. Sarah Mataruse (28) fro