As Africa’s first Aerotropolis, the upgrading of infrastructure and the transformation of the public transport system to match world class standards is essential.

The Intergrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) will see the development of high quality public transport system such as trains, buses and mini-bus taxis providing seamless travel experience to the Ekurhuleni commuters.

According to member of the mayoral committee for Roads and Transport Clr Thumbu Mahlangu,  the new chapter in pursuit of the IRPTN has opened up with the imminent launch of the first Ekurhuleni Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) route running from Tembisa through Kempton Park to Vosloorus.

“Constructions work is already underway and major temporal inconveniences will be experienced by motorists and pedestrians travelling in these areas,” said Mahlangu.

“Also the construction of Non-Motorised Transport infrastructure such as pedestrian walkways and a network of cycle paths are currently underway.”

The implementation of the IRPTN is the culmination of extensive consultations, engagements and surveys facilitated by the City of Ekurhuleni with the members of the public as well as key stakeholders in the transport industry, which were carried out in various communities around Ekurhuleni.

Consultations continues especially within the public transport industry