Overview of Public Transport Policy Developments In South Africa

Abstract

Public transport system in South Africa is undergoing significant change and large amounts of capital is being made available in support of a high speed intercity rail service between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the development of a number of Bus Rapid Transit Systems, the recapitalisation of the rail commuter services, the recapitalisation of the minibus taxi industry and the implementation of a contracting regime in the commuter bus industry. This paper will provide a broad overview of the progress made with the public transport policy and strategy implementation in the country.