Ekurhuleni Rolls Out New Bus Fleet To Service Townships

Riyaz Patel

The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE), in concert with national transport ministry, has launched a new bus fleet for the people of Tembisa which will benefit about 40 000-60 000 passengers daily.

Phase 1 of which the launch extends from Tembisa to Vosloorus via OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Isando and Boksburg.

For the City, this new addition to their current fleet of Harambee buses is a step ahead in their Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN).

This, according to the City’s spokesperson, Themba Gadebe, is a network of public transit systems that service the people of Ekurhuleni, and the greater parts of Gauteng.

“This route is a practical expression of our commitment to make travel to work and access to social amenities easier and affordable,” said Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula at the launch.

This new addition, Gadebe said, will “connect nine towns and 17 townships with an