A taxi owner in Phoenix, Durban, narrowly escaped serious injury after being attacked with a knife while completing a fare. The owner, whose name has not been released, stated the assailant was someone he recognized. He sustained three slash wounds during the incident, which occurred as he was dropping off a passenger. Details surrounding the motive for the attack remain unclear, though local authorities are investigating. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding taxi-related violence in the region. The owner is reportedly recovering and cooperating with police in their efforts to apprehend the attacker. This latest attack adds to a worrying trend of assaults targeting individuals within the taxi industry.