Despite the power failure with Gautrain, travellers are still persistent on the use of the service
The Sandton Chronicle team went to the Gautrain station in Sandton to ask commuters if they would still use the transportation service and how they felt after hearing the reports
ADRIANNE THERON: The idea of it gives me anxiety because I would not cope being trapped underground. Despite the news, I still see myself using Gautrain. This is not a normal occurrence. If it's something that starts happening on the regular, that's when I'll be worried. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula
After following the reports on the Gautrain power failure that led Sandton passages to be trapped underground for more than an hour on November 9.
The Sandton Chronicle team went to the Gautrain station in Sandton to ask commuters if they would still use the transportation service and how they felt after hearing the reports of the power failure, this is what the respondents had to say…
LUCKY MOGANO: Even after the power failure, I will still use the train. Despite what happened yesterday, it’s still a reliable service and it’s very convenient. Photo: Motlatsi MailulaLEHLOHONOLO KWAPE: Unfortunately, if you don’t drive you are subjected to use public transport. Even though it happened, we are still using it. We really don’t have much of choice. Uber is expensive and taxis are unsafe. I wish they made a better protocol. For someone like me, I have no choice. Photo: Motlatsi MailulaVISHNU NAIDOO: I think Gautrain is a blessing to our country and to Gauteng itself because it adds value, you can easily avoid the traffic. All the critical areas should not have any faults especially when dealing with people. Photo: Motlatsi Mailula
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