The Harambee buses are back on the roads in line with the reduced restrictions lockdown.
The services were suspended when the level five lockdown was declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa in March.
The number of buses on the roads have been increased to make up for the reduced 45 passenger-seating capacity per trip to allow for social distancing.
Inside the buses, passengers are only allowed to sit on demarcated seats.
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They are also only allowed to stand on the marked floor areas.
Smart cards and tickets are sold at all stations on the route.
In line with lockdown restrictions it is compulsory for everyone using any of the municipality’s buses to wear a face mask or any form of material covering their mouth and nose.
Passengers are screened and sanitised before boarding, and if a passenger has a fever or flu-like symptoms they are advised to get medical help.
The route to the OR Tambo Airport will remain suspended until further notice.
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