Golden Arrow Fare Hike: Cash Commuters to Pay More From September 28

Bad news for bus commuters in South Africa

Golden Arrow Bus Services will increase certain fares from 28 September 2026 due to increases in the cost of operating its services.

Golden Arrow fare hike: Cash commuters to pay more from September 28

Golden Arrow Bus Service will increase selected cash fares by 4.5% from September 28, while Gold Card multi-journey ticket prices remain unchanged.

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The company says the increase will not affect Gold Card multi-journey tickets.

Golden Arrow to increase selected cash fares by 4.5%

  Golden Arrow bus passengers who pay cash will have to budget a little more from 28 September 2026, when selected fares increase by an average of 4.5 percent.   The increase will mainly affect off-peak cash fares, while most peak-period fares will remain unchanged. Some peak cash fares will, however, also increase.   Passengers who use Gold Card multi-journey tickets will not see an increase.   GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer says the deci…