Johannesburg air quality to improve

02/03/2010

The recent introduction of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) in the City of Johannesburg represents a major turning point in how the City plans to deal with pollution, greenhouse gases, congestion and improve public transportation. Read more .

On the 20 th of October 2009, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Bheki Nkosi showed support for the Car-Free Cay initiative by using public transport to get to the office. He traveled from Centurion, Tshwane to Johannesburg sharing a ride with commuters in a minibus taxi. Read more .

Department urges motorists to observe Car Free Day (CFD)

On the 20 th of October 2009 the Department will be observing Car-Free-Day and is encouraging all Gauteng citizens to make use of public transport and non-motorised forms of transport to travel to their destinations. Read more .

Minister Suggests licences for Pupils

01 October 2009

In his address during the launch of the October Transport Month, the Minister of Transport Mr. Sibusiso Ndebele stated that the Department will introduce a plan to allow students to apply for their vehicle drivers license whilst at school. Read more .

The Department launches October Transport Month

29 September 2009

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Mr Bheki Nkosi will join the national Minister of Transport Mr Sibusiso Ndebele, Deputy Minister Jeremy Cronin, provincial MECs of Transport and stakeholders in launching the October Transport Month campaign on 30 September 2009 at the Johannesburg Park Station. Read more .

MEC Jacobs hosts a successful National Transport Summit

06 October 2008

The Department of Public Transport Roads and Works held a successful Road Based National Transport Summit at Germiston Stadium, on the 05 th October 2008. The summit was themed “laying the foundation for 2010 World Cup and the role of Bus and Taxi industries in the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Networks”. Read more .