Practical guide to getting around Johannesburg: Gautrain, Rea Vaya BRT, minibus taxis, ride-hailing, car hire, long-distance buses, airport transfers and safety tips.
Practical tips for exploring Johannesburg affordably: low‑cost attractions, transport pointers, neighbourhood routes and safety checks for October 2026.
The City of Johannesburg has launched a 30–60 day electric bus trial on Metrobus and Rea Vaya Phase 1C(a) routes to test technology, efficiency and passenger...
Johannesburg is preparing to put electric buses through their paces as the City moves towards a cleaner and potentially more efficient public transport system. An electric...
Commuters across Gauteng face a patchwork of public transport options on 30 June, as protest marches planned across the province coincide with adjusted schedules from several...
A national report on 11 May 2026 revealed South Africa’s multibillion-rand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) programme has failed to attract large numbers of commuters despite almost...
A political standoff at the heart of Joburg transport The suspension of Rea Vaya feeder bus services in Soweto has spilled out of transport planning meetings...
Rea Vaya bus commuters are being urged to upgrade their smart cards before the 1 July 2025 deadline, as the city’s public transport service moves forward...
The City of Johannesburg has lost a public transport grant worth R313 million due to ongoing failures within the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system—raising...
The City of Johannesburg has forfeited over R313 million in national funding intended to support its Rea Vaya bus system, after failing to meet compliance requirements...