OR Tambo Airport transport, Harambee Bus service disrupted for a week

A Harambee Bus servicing the OR Tambo International Airport route has been suspended due to road network problems in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni.

OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUFFERS

“Due to the closure of the lower road at the OR Tambo International Airport, the Harambee bus service will not be operational from Monday, 21 August, until Sunday, 27 August 2023,” the City of Ekurhuleni confirmed in a statement.

STOPS AFFECTED BY HARAMBEE BUS SUSPENSION

Affected bus stops include:

• ACSA stop;
• Mid Terminal stop; and
• Terminal B stop.

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During this period, passengers are advised to utilize the bus terminal stop next to the ticketing office. The bus will depart from the terminal stop according to the departure times for terminal B stop, the City of Ekurhuleni advised.

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“The City apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause.”City of Ekurhuleni

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NOT JUST A HARAMBEE BUS PROBLEM

Meanwhile, while a glimpse of Rea Vaya buses may still be spotted in Joburg, the entity has cautioned about shortages of its fleets.
This is due to repairs and maintenance to minimise breakdowns on the roads.

“Rea Vaya buses are operating. However, we are still operating with a shortage of buses due to repairs and maintenance,” Rea Vaya Bus Transit confirmed on Twitter, further assuring that they are working to resolve the problem.

THE HISTORY OF THIS BUS TRANSIT IN JOBURG

The Rea Vaya bus network was introduced in 2009 as a new transport network that hopes to connect parts of the city that were previously difficult to navigate with the existing public transport systems

The network is particularly useful for tourists wishing to travel through the city centre without a car, according to In Your Pocket.

Furthermore, the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) boasts traffic-beating bus lanes and special enclosed bus stops with raised platforms and security staff.

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