Cape Town Receives First MyCiTi Electric Bus for Pilot Testing Ahead of 2027 Roll-Out
If all goes as planned, the first e-buses will start operating by July 01, 2027 between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Wynberg and Claremont, as well as in the Cape Town CBD.
Cape Town installs new Traffic Signals on Old Oak Road and Melina Street
The signalised intersection has been introduced to accommodate the increased traffic expected from the nearby residential development while addressing longstanding road safety concerns raised by local residents. The intersection is located along a…
Cape Town Replaces 100-Year-Old Water Mains in Philippi and Browns Farm Areas
Most of these services are located under existing roads, and thus, it only makes sense to do the necessary repairs and replacements while they are working on the roads.
MyCiTi Phase-2A Project Approaches Completion in Cape Town
The project is on track and if all goes according to the plan, most of the work is to be completed during the course of this year. Along with some minor works scheduled for February…
MyCiTi bus station in Claremont construction work progressing well
Once complete, the new bus terminus will accommodate the MyCiTi bus service, as well as the Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) shuttle service for students.
Cape Town introduces new innovative bus traffic signals system along Blaauwberg Road
These signals will be incrementally implemented across the MyCiTi system and will be included in the South African Road Traffic Signs Manual for use by other cities and transport systems…
MyCiTi bus fares increases due to hike on diesel price
MyCiTi will remain one of the most affordable road-based public transport services in Cape Town and is still far cheaper than driving in a private car and cheaper than taxis…
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis Calls for Faster Rail Devolution to Boost Affordable Transport
The National Masterplan cites research from Cape Town’s Rail Business Plan. It found that lower-income households would save an estimated R932m a year; if trains were working as they should in a…
Cape Town is set for arrival of First E-Bus in August 2026, fleet expansion by Year-End
The first e-buses will start operating by July 01, 2027 between Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha, Wynberg and Claremont, as well as the Cape Town CBD. The acquisition of more electric buses remains a priority and will depend on the availability of…