Transport
Will MyCiti change transport for Khayelitsha?
After the launch of the MyCiti bus route from Khayelitsha to the city centre last Saturday, GroundUp journalist Pharie Sefali took the bus in during morning and afternoon rush hours.
Pharie Sefali
News | 15 July 2014
COSATU says Metrorail blocked their members from travelling to protest
On Saturday, 12 July, COSATU held a demonstration at Cape Town Station to demand improved train service and that Metrorail lower fares to the same as before the recent ticket price increase.
Joy Shan
News | 14 July 2014
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