The Mayibuye Transport Corporation (MTC) has announced multimillion-rand expansion plans, including new routes between East London, Mthatha and Aliwal North.
Three new 75-seaters valued at R8-million have been bought, bringing to 11 the number of new buses acquired by Mayibuye, a state-owned enterprise, this year alone.
MTC CEO Ntombizine Madyibi announced that the company would open new routes from East London to Mthatha and East London to Aliwal North via Queenstown, “which we will be implementing soon”.
Provincial transport spokesman Ncedo Kumbaca said the East London to Mthatha and Mount Ayliff routes would be opened next month. It was too soon to comment on the frequency of trips, as this would be based on demand.
Two weeks ago, the company launched its park-and-ride service between Beacon Bay and Bhisho.
The service encourages Bhisho employees living in Beacon Bay to leave their vehicles at Spargs, and board a MTC bus to Bhisho.
Guards have been hired to watch over the vehicles until their owners return from work after 5pm.
Madyibi said the company had taken 17 dilapidated buses off the road. “We want them to be in safe, reliable, clean and dignified buses they can be proud of. This is just the beginning; we have put out a tender which closes on Monday the 14th for 50 new buses, which we expect to have by the end of the year.
“Mayibuye Transport Corporation will deliver better on its mandate of being a catalyst for socio-economic growth and development in the province, by providing access to economic activity to commuters from the rural areas; transport them to hospitals, schools and to employment opportunities.”
Madyibi said the company was earning its place in the provincial integrated public transport master plan, which aimed to integrate public transport in the Eastern Cape.
“The government had asked us if we are ready to be part of the master plan, and now, with our new and expected fleet – I’m sure it speaks volumes.”
Madyibi said the new fleet was an indication that they were serious about overcoming negative views of the company and changing the image of MTC. “We are taking steps to being the public transporter of choice for everyone.”
The new influx of vehicles would see some of the 27 females who recently passed a driving programme, employed by MTC as official bus drivers.
“We have also recently appointed a bus instructor to help the ladies become proficient and competent in all sorts of terrain,” said Madyibi. — mbalit@dispatch.co.za
Mayibuye to run on new bus routes
Three new 75-seaters valued at R8-million have been bought, bringing to 11 the number of new buses acquired by Mayibuye, a state-owned enterprise, this year alone.
MTC CEO Ntombizine Madyibi announced that the company would open new routes from East London to Mthatha and East London to Aliwal North via Queenstown, “which we will be implementing soon”.
Provincial transport spokesman Ncedo Kumbaca said the East London to Mthatha and Mount Ayliff routes would be opened next month. It was too soon to comment on the frequency of trips, as this would be based on demand.
Two weeks ago, the company launched its park-and-ride service between Beacon Bay and Bhisho.
The service encourages Bhisho employees living in Beacon Bay to leave their vehicles at Spargs, and board a MTC bus to Bhisho.
Guards have been hired to watch over the vehicles until their owners return from work after 5pm.
Madyibi said the company had taken 17 dilapidated buses off the road. “We want them to be in safe, reliable, clean and dignified buses they can be proud of. This is just the beginning; we have put out a tender which closes on Monday the 14th for 50 new buses, which we expect to have by the end of the year.
“Mayibuye Transport Corporation will deliver better on its mandate of being a catalyst for socio-economic growth and development in the province, by providing access to economic activity to commuters from the rural areas; transport them to hospitals, schools and to employment opportunities.”
Madyibi said the company was earning its place in the provincial integrated public transport master plan, which aimed to integrate public transport in the Eastern Cape.
“The government had asked us if we are ready to be part of the master plan, and now, with our new and expected fleet – I’m sure it speaks volumes.”
Madyibi said the new fleet was an indication that they were serious about overcoming negative views of the company and changing the image of MTC. “We are taking steps to being the public transporter of choice for everyone.”
The new influx of vehicles would see some of the 27 females who recently passed a driving programme, employed by MTC as official bus drivers.
“We have also recently appointed a bus instructor to help the ladies become proficient and competent in all sorts of terrain,” said Madyibi. — mbalit@dispatch.co.za
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