Frustrated bus drivers down tools in Rea Vaya protest
Rea Vaya bus services in Johannesburg were halted without warning after drivers at the Meadowlands depot protested against being forced to use unsafe and unlicensed vehicles.
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Uber shutdown warning for South Africa as e-hailing drivers threaten national strike
E-hailing drivers represented by NEFSA have warned of an upcoming Uber shutdown in South Africa, citing low pay, unsafe working conditions, and unfair practices.
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MyCiTi bus crash M5: Passengers escape safely after highway fire incident
A MyCiTi bus caught fire on the M5 highway near Berkley Road, but no injuries were reported as passengers had already disembarked.
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Gautrain slashes ticket prices by 50%: Here’s everything you must know
Gautrain has introduced a 50% discount on train fares for students, pensioners, low-income earners, and people with disabilities through its KlevaMova initiative—here’s what to know.
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Minister Creecy to release Easter Weekend road safety statistics
The campaign is aimed at reducing road fatalities during the high-traffic holiday period through integrated law enforcement and public education.
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Transport Ministry launches investigation into drivers license card tender
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
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Gautrain services to Rosebank remain offline: Here are the latest updates
Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations remain suspended after illegal drilling caused water and soil seepage into the tunnel.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in Putco arson attack
Mpumalanga police arrested two suspects linked to the Putco arson attack that destroyed 51 buses. Evidence collected suggests more arrests could follow.
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Putco confirms depot bus fire was arson attack
Putco has confirmed that arson caused fires at four depots in Mpumalanga, destroying 47 buses and injuring two employees.
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Putco bus fleet gutted in raging fire at Moloto depot
A fire at Putco’s Moloto depot gutted 15 buses critical to Gauteng’s public transport.
Cape Town Buzz
People with disabilities demand better access to public transport
The Disability Revolution group wants the City of Cape Town to include specific measures for people with disabilities in its transport planning.
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Golden Arrows bus driver suspended over Lifalethu Mbasana blunder
The Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed the suspension of a driver after an incident involving a young learner, Lifalethu Mbasana, who was left stranded in Simon’s Town on Monday. Golden Arrow acts swiftly against vindictive bus driver The 11-year-old, along with his two younger siblings aged 10 and seven, regularly uses the GABS
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New A Re Yeng bus service ticket prices confirmed: Here’s what you must know
The new fare structure includes significant reductions, especially for longer-distance travel.
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Gautrain issues update on services amid NUMSA strike
Gautrain issued an update on its services on Monday, amid the NUMSA strike.
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Watch: Bus fire in Cape Town CBD caught on camera [video]
The bus, a long-distance vehicle, was fully engulfed in flames by the time fire crews arrived.
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Mthatha taxi riots: Airport reopened, transport services to resume
Mthatha Airport and transport services will resume on Tuesday, 28 May 2024, following taxi-related riots.
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These Tshwane bus service routes will be affected by protests on Monday, 13 May 2024
Protests scheduled for Monday in Tshwane are expected to disrupt bus services on specific routes during morning shifts.
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Train derailment between Hammarsdale and Cato Ridge causes delays
A train derailed between Hammarsdale and Cato Ridg on Friday, with ongoing assessments to determine casualties and impact.
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Phoenix school transport crash leaves 14 pupils injured
A school transport accident in Phoenix, Durban, resulted in injuries to 14 pupils. Here are the latest updates.
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Banyana Banyana vs Nigeria: How to obtain free Gautrain ticket to Loftus Versveld Stadium
Learn how fans of Banyana Banyana can get a free Gautrain ride to watch their match against Nigeria at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Details on team updates and viewing options are included.
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Watch: Putco bus catches flames with passengers on board [video]
A Putco bus went up in flames with passengers onboard, on Wednesday morning, and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
Cape Town Buzz
MyCiti N2 Express bus service set to be extended for two years
The City of Cape Town has recommended extending the MyCiti N2 Express bus service for another two years. Here’s what you must know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town now offers candidates free bus rides to job interviews
The City of Cape Town’s ‘Getting YOU to Work’ program offers up to 12 free bus trips per voucher, significantly enhancing the job-seeking process.
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MyCiti bus fire causes traffic congestion on N2 highway [video]
A MyCiti bus that caught fire on the N2 inbound highway.
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Gautrain delay leaves OR Tambo-bound travellers outraged [video]
The Gautrain servicing the North-South line, with stops at OR Tambo, experienced delays, with commuters stuck between Midrand and Marlboro.
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Court issues scathing order against PRASA over passenger safety
The passenger rail agency has until end of November to report back on the status of a new tender process for security contracts.
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Tshwane bus attacked in Olievenhoutbosch: Here’s everything we know
A Tshwane bus was attacked and set on fire in Olievenhoutbosch, amid tensions over municipal wage disputes.
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One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
Since Monday you can now leave Kariega for Gqeberha by train at 06:15 and take the return trip at 17:15.
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This is where people are occupying Metrorail’s Central Line in Cape Town
There are about 4,000 households occupying the line between Nyanga and Philippi, according to the Housing Development Agency
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‘Activist’ ordered to remove defamatory social media posts
‘Believing that one pursues a worthy cause in the public interest does not justify publishing false statements about another party.’