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The Star reports that City of Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has confirmed that Rea Vaya’s 45 new feeder buses in Soweto will not be operational until further notice.
Stranded commuters faced challenges on Monday and Tuesday and had to seek alternative transport. Kunene reported that the disruption was due to unresolved issues between the taxi industry and the city’s transport officials regarding deployment of the new buses. “Mistakes happened from the depot where the buses were deployed with the wrong registration number plates. They were supposed to ensure that the buses had the correct GP number plates before going out. The taxi industry became very angry because, as per industry standards, you must operate a bus or taxi with the registration of that province. We apologise for the inconvenience caused,” Kunene said. The rollout of the 45-seater feeder buses in Soweto aimed to enhance local connectivity but has resulted in tensions with local taxi operators, who are known for their firm stance on territorial issues. Reports indicated that tensions escalated dramatically, with unidentified individuals intercepting the buses during their inaugural runs. After discussions with stakeholders, Kunene announced that while the service would be restored with immediate effect, the 45 new Rea Vaya feeder buses would remain non-operational until further notice.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Siyabonga Sithole at The Star
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