KZN Transport MEC to update on bus rapid system
Government has spent R9 billion over the past 16 years on the Go Durban project.
KwaZulu-Natal's Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma, along with eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, is set to provide an update on the highly anticipated multi-billion-rand bus rapid transport system in Durban. Over the past 16 years, the government has invested R9 billion in the Go Durban project, which has been plagued by uncertainty for nearly two decades. Despite the infrastructure being in place, such as dedicated lanes and bus stops connecting the northern townships to Pinetown in the west, the buses have yet to start running.
The delays have been attributed to various issues, primarily protracted negotiations with taxi operators. It is expected that the city will announce a timeline for the project's commencement on Sunday. Earlier this week, the City Council approved the project's business and operational plans, marking a significant step towards the services finally becoming operational.
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