AA warms of ‘significant implications’ of underfunding Rea Vaya bus service

AA warms of ‘significant implications’ of underfunding Rea Vaya bus service

The Johannesburg municipality says minibus taxis still account for 91% of monthly trips, leaving Rea Vaya and Metrobus lagging behind.

Joburg's Rea Vaya BRT in Peril With R313 Million Public Transport Grant at Risk

The City of Johannesburg is reportedly cutting the R313 million public transport grant, which is touted to be a major blow to commuters, residents and mobility future. Image: City of Johannesburg Looking for a new set of wheels? Find it here with CARmag.  The City of Johannesburg has come under fire following the loss of a R313 million public transport grant due to chronic operational failures in the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The …

City of Joburg loses R313m Rea Vaya expansion grant

City of Joburg loses R313m Rea Vaya expansion grant Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:25 JOHANNESBURG - The City of Joburg has lost a grant of over R300-million.It was meant for the expansion of the Rea Vaya bus system.But the service is struggling with compliance and poor passenger numbers.The Automobile Association says this is a blow to commuters who rely on public transport.The AA's Eleanor Mavimbela said the grant was forfeited becau…

Setback for transport infrastructure in Johannesburg - Truck and Freight Information Online

The Automobile Association (AA) is concerned about the City of Johannesburg’s forfeiture of a R313 million public transport grant due to ongoing operational failures within the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This is a significant setback for the city’s transport infrastructure and highlights the deepening structural and governance […]