GO! Durban to hit the road in December as eThekwini reaches agreement with operators
GO! Durban is set to launch in December after eThekwini reached agreement with public transport operators, with the C3 Corridor between Bridge City and Pinetown first in line.
eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has confirmed that the initial phase of the city's long-awaited integrated public transport system, Go!Durban, will launch in December. The project, which has cost nearly R10 billion over the past 16 years, has procured 22 buses and allocated 75% of employees to individuals displaced by the project. Xaba emphasized that while the implementation has faced delays, it has yielded tangible results in infrastructure, systems, and economic empowerment.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma and Xaba will provide further updates on the multi-billion-rand bus rapid transport system, beginning with the C3 corridor connecting the city's north region to Pinetown in the west. The bus industry has welcomed the announcement, with the spokesperson expressing support for the city's plans, but also highlighting the need for clarification on the ownership transfer to affected public transport operators.
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