Transport

Metrorail: We need better transport

Cape Town’s commuter train service is abysmal. Our trains are late, dangerous and uncomfortable.

GroundUp Editor

News | 7 July 2014

That time of the month at Metrorail

Cape Town commuters blame the long queues at Metrorail ticket offices every month end on a shortage of sales agents.

Zintle Swana

News | 7 July 2014

Metrorail newsletter reveals how often trains are late

“I’m stuck at the station--the train’s late” has become a catchphrase for Metrorail commuters.. But have you ever wondered exactly how often the trains are delayed, and which lines have it the worst?

Joy Shan

News | 7 July 2014

Metrorail strike called off

Cosatu in the Western Cape has called off its planned strike against Metrorail fare increases on train services in the province. Last week, Cosatu had said the strike was imminent following the breakdown of talks between the trade union federation and Metrorail Western Cape.

Johnnie Isaac

Brief | 23 June 2014

Metrorail strike looms

Thousands of Western Cape Metrorail commuters could be left stranded following an announcement of a strike pending by the Congress of South African Trade Unions.

Johnnie Isaac

News | 20 June 2014

MyCiTi bus soon for Khayelitsha - Mitchell’s Plain

After a six-month delay, the first MyCiTi buses serving Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain are scheduled to set out for the Cape Town Civic Centre at 5:30am on July 5. This will launch stage one of the N2 Express Line.

Joy Shan

News | 19 June 2014

Khayelitsha commuters unite to tackle Metrorail

A group of Khayelitsha residents are preparing to confront Metrorail with their complaints about the train system.

Joy Shan

News | 6 June 2014

Capricorn violence: taxi drivers killing each other

Residents from Capricorn near Muizenberg are afraid to go to work and school because of violent clashes. There appears to be a taxi war with racial overtones.

Pharie Sefali

News | 20 May 2014

Metrorail warns commuters in attempt to stop deaths on its network

Following two deaths in April, Metrorail security services have been told to take strong action against any commuter found riding outside the trains.

Fergus Turner

News | 10 April 2014