Golden Arrow Bus Services announces 4% fare increases from August
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 30 – Golden Arrow raises fares by 4% due to rising fuel and living costs, with Gold Card users retaining a 45% discount on weekly and monthly tickets, officials said.
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Golden Arrow hikes bus fare prices for commuters
Commuters in Cape Town are set to face higher travel expenses starting on Monday, 11 August, as Golden Arrow bus services enforces a 4% fare increase across all routes. The hike comes in response to rising operating costs, which the company says have reached unsustainable levels, forcing them to adjust fares despite previous efforts to delay increases. In a statement, Bronwen Dyke-Beyer, Golden Arrow’s spokesperson, explained, “We’ve made concer…
Bus fare increase: Golden Arrow prices rise 4% in August
Cape Town commuters will face steeper travel expenses from August 11 as Golden Arrow bus services enforces a 4% fare increase across all routes. According to EWN, the hike results from unsustainable operating costs that the company claims forced its hand after repeatedly delaying price adjustments. Bronwen Dyke-Beyer, Golden Arrow spokesperson, stated: ‘We’ve made concerted efforts to delay annual fare increases, but due to continued and widespr…
Golden Arrow to hike bus fares by 4% from 11 August
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has announced that it will hike its fares by an average of 4% from 11 August, in response to rising operational costs. The company says the adjustments are essential to maintaining the sustainability and continuity of bus services. “We remain fully mindful of the financial challenges faced by our passengers. In recent years, we have made a concerted effort to delay annual fare increases beyond the customary […
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