DURBAN Mayor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the addition of 18 new vehicles to boost the city’s waste management service delivery capacity.

The R43m fleet of new operational vehicles will be used by the Waste Management Directorate.

Among the vehicles are refuse compactors, industrial refuse compactors, service wagons, street sweepers, bakkies and box trucks. The fleet will be deployed across the city to improve refuse collection, strengthen street sweeping operations, support fleet maintenance activities, reduce downtime caused by ageing equipment and improve response times to service delivery requests.

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The commissioning of the fleet forms part of the Waste Management Directorate’s Metro Trading Services Reform Improvement Plan.

“The acquisition of these new transportation assets is a clear demonstration of the City’s commitment to improving service delivery and ensuring that our communities receive reliable and efficient waste management services. A well-equipped fleet enables our teams to respond more effectively to the needs of residents, maintain cleaner public spaces and contribute to a healthier environment for all,” explained Xaba.

He added that investing in modern operational resources is essential to meeting the demands of a rapidly growing city.

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