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Extended Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system gets going

By Stuart Alderson-Smith Despite reports of violence and vandalism, as well as an ongoing taxi industry strike, the City of Joburg this week announced that the new extended Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service was a success. This public transport...

Published 17 Mar 2010 11:18 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, transport, Rea Vaya, Taxi, Violence, Vandalism

No price increases for the BRT over the 2010 World Cup

By Nthambeleni Gabara Prices for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) System will not increase during the 2010 FIFA World Cup according to Johannesburg's transport executive director. Addressing a round-table meeting with reporters on Wednesday, Lisa Seftel...

Published 11 Feb 2010 10:36 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, Ellis Park, BRT, Soccer City, Prices

Motlanthe impressed by 2010 legacy projects

By Gabi Khumalo Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says he is impressed by the various 2010 legacy projects being completed around Johannesburg, after taking a tour of the city on Saturday. The Deputy President started his tour of the city by boarding...

Published 3 Nov 2009 9:40 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, BRT, Deputy President, Motlanthe, 2010 Legacy Projects, Progress

Join BRT users on Car-Free Day

Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system users have called on other commuters to leave their cars at home and "get on the bus" on Car-Free Day on Tuesday. Sibusiso Mfumbotha, a regular user of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system from Orlando East...

Published 19 Oct 2009 15:47 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Gauteng Provincial government, Rea Vaya, bus rapid transit system, BRT system, Orlando East, MEC for Roads and Transport, Car-Free Day, Bheki Nkosi

Organising Committee assesses 2010 readiness

By Stuart Alderson-Smith The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC) met in Sandton yesterday to provide the nation with an update on 2010 preparations . The OC was quick to congratulate Ghana on their very recent qualification for the 2010 World...

Published 9 Sep 2009 14:24 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010, BRT, 2010 FIFA world Cup, 2010 transport, bus rapid transit system, 2010 qualifiers, 2010 costs, 2010 World Cup stadia, 2010 World Cup volunteer applications, final draw

BRT ready for 2010 success

By Stuart Alderson-Smith Since Sunday’s glamorous launch of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Johannesburg, the public has been getting used to, and heartily supporting, this glitzy new transport system destined to make football fan’s...

Published 4 Sep 2009 10:07 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Johannesburg, 2010 FIFA world Cup, Rea Vaya, bus rapid transit system, public transport, 2010 World Cup transport, BRT operating time

Successful launch of BRT bodes well for 2010 World Cup transport

Editorial by Michael Williams Transport for the 2010 World Cup has taken a big step forward, with the launch of the BRT system . This morning people have been queuing to use the new BRT system on the route between Johannesburg and Soweto, in defiance...

Published 1 Sep 2009 9:50 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, South Africa, BRT, Johannesburg, bus rapid transit system, BRT system, BRT launch, 2010 World Cup transport, Caster Semenya

Joburg taxi industry introduces BRT negotiation team

By Stuart Alderson-Smith On Tuesday the Joburg taxi industry introduced their team negotiating with the City of Joburg for the first phase (1A) of the Rea Vaya BRT contract. The Taxi Industry Negotiation Team comprises members of the taxi industry in...

Published 26 Aug 2009 16:53 by Shine2010

Filed under: South Africa, BRT, City of Johannesburg, bus rapid transit system, public transport, City of Joburg, BRT negotiation team, Rea Vaya Johannesburg, Joburg Taxi industry

Summit held to discuss Joburg public transport

By Stuart Alderson-Smith City and key industry stakeholders held a summit on Saturday 15 August in Johannesburg as part of the ongoing development and improvement of the public transport system in Johannesburg, which in turns impacts heavily on movements...

Published 19 Aug 2009 12:17 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Johannesburg, public transport system, Rea Vaya, bus rapid transit system, public transport, public transport summit

Free rides to mark BRT opening

Commuters travelling on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system on the day it is launched will be allowed free rides, the City of Johannesburg said on Wednesday. The free rides will be once-off celebratory incentives for 30 August only, Joburg Mayor Amos Masondo...

Published 13 Aug 2009 11:16 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Johannesburg, Rea Vaya, City of Johannesburg, bus rapid transit system, free of charge, new transporting system, free rides

Cape Town to get its own Integrated Transit System

By Stuart Alderson-Smith Whilst the news has lately been full of articles about the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) in Johannesburg, the Mother City of Cape Town has been quietly pressing ahead with its own version: the Integrated Rapid Transit System...

Published 26 Jul 2009 11:54 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Bus Rapid Transport, 2010 FIFA world Cup, Cape Town, 2010 transport, City of Cape Town, Integrated Transit System, Cape Town transport, IRT

LOC board happy with Confed Cup preparations

“We as a country have the ability, the infrastructure and the human capacity to host the Confederations Cup and the World Cup”. These were the words of the CEO of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC), Dr Danny...

Published 29 Apr 2009 13:20 by Shine2010

Filed under: FIFA, 2010 World Cup, Confederations Cup, South Africa, ticket sales, LOC, BRT, Jacob Zuma, Danny Jordaan, Bus Rapid Transport

All clear - a traffic solution for Gauteng

Imagine travelling on the Ben Schoeman Highway/M1 between Jo’burg and Pretoria and a variable message sign alerts you to an accident long before you reach it... (Well, first imagine actually driving on the M1 and not just getting stuck at Allandale…...

Published 1 Apr 2009 9:06 by Shine2010

Filed under: 2010 World Cup, BRT, SANRAL, Nazir Alli, Gauteng Improvement Freeway Project, Toll fess, Traffic, toll routes, SARS, Gautrain, toll roads

Arrive Alive break down BRT and Road Safety

Introduction and Definition of Bus Rapid Transit System [BRT] The Department of Transport has made it clear that the Bus Rapid Transit System [BRT] is crucial to the success of South Africa's transport system. Without a good bus service that is accessible...

Published 27 Mar 2009 12:39 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Bus Rapid Transport System, Arrive Alive, 2010 transport, Road Safety

Arrive Alive break down the BRT system and Road Safety

Introduction and Definition of Bus Rapid Transit System [BRT] The Department of Transport has made it clear that the Bus Rapid Transit System [BRT] is crucial to the success of South Africa's transport system. Without a good bus service that is accessible...

Published 27 Mar 2009 11:45 by Shine2010

Filed under: BRT, Bus Rapid Transport System, Arrive Alive, 2010 transport, Road Safety