Proposed MyCiTi funding cuts raise concerns over expansion to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain
The City of Cape Town says proposed reductions and the possible phasing out of the Public Transport Network Grant could threaten future MyCiTi expansion, although funding for Phase 2A is currently allocated until June 2028.
The City of Cape Town has warned that proposed cuts to public transport funding could hinder the planned expansion of the MyCiTi bus service to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain. MyCiTi Phase 2A, which is intended to connect these communities with Wynberg and Claremont, relies on stable funding to complete construction packages and improve infrastructure.
Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility Rob Quintas stated that while the City's existing allocation of approximately R7.1 billion for MyCiTi Phase 2A remains in place until June 2028, broader reductions to public transport grants and the proposed discontinuation of the grant thereafter create uncertainty over long-term funding.
This uncertainty could delay or reduce the pace and scale of future expansion projects, impacting commuters and the City's ability to improve mobility outcomes.
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