Residents speak out on the future of transport in Polokwane
Review spoke to commuters to hear what they think the future of transport holds for Polokwane, the rest of the province and the country and what changes they would like to see.
POLOKWANE – Transport is a huge part of our daily lives, with people constantly making trips, be it to the shops or to work.
The pace of the world is increasing and the demands need to be met instantaneously, hence the horse riding for days has evolved to reaching destinations across the world in a matter of hours.
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Time is a big factor when it comes to people’s choice of transport with fewer people opting for the comfort of buses in exchange for the quickness of taxis. With that said, taxi’s are the most supported in the public transport sector.
People are however constantly looking for advancement and the public taxis are slowly being taken over in favour of more private transport like Uber and Taxify. This is because it’s convenient and offers privacy unlike any other form of transport. In light of transport month, Review spoke to commuters to hear what they think the future of transport holds for Polokwane, the rest of the province and the country and what changes they would like to see:
