Free testing for public transport vehicles
Various testing stations in Ekurhuleni are taking part in the initiatives
THE City of Ekurhuleni is rolling out a robust plan of action to celebrate and highlight the importance of having safe and reliable public transport services throughout October, which is Transport Month.
For the entire month, free vehicle testing of all public transport vehicles and trucks with a gross vehicle mass of 3 500kg and above will be conducted at participating testing centres. The free testing will be done between 8.30am and 2.30pm on weekdays, except for Wednesdays when it will start at 9.30am. No prior booking is required.
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The following testing stations are participating in the programme: Alberton (Bosworth Street, Alrode), Brakpan (12 Short Street, Vulcania), Boksburg (Reservoir Street), Wadeville (Osborn Road), Kempton Park (H Lewis Road, Spartan), Nigel (Dam Street, Vosterkroon) and Springs (Diesel Road, New Era).
In breaking the bounds of the transport sector, which is a male-dominated field, the city will acknowledge and honour Ekurhuleni women involved in transport through an award ceremony to be held on Saturday in Kempton Park City Hall.
Furthermore, on October 16, a licensing business gala dinner will be held in Germiston where the licensing business desk, opened in 2004, will be relaunched to highlight the convenience it offers to businesses.
The high number of deaths on the country’s road continues to be a concern for government and various organisations. Ekurhuleni faith-based organisations have taken it upon themselves to do their bit to create awareness on the matter and will, to this end, congregate for a transport indaba on October 26 at Germiston City Hall.
In the wake of recent fatal taxi industry unrest, the interdenominational prayer conference is anticipated to address critical issues affecting public transport operators and commuters.
To conclude the month-long transport month celebrations, residents in Ramaphosa informal settlement will see the long awaited new Ramaphosa Taxi Rank being officially declared open on October 30.
