For the majority of people residing in Ekurhuleni, public transport is the only means of getting from one point to the other.<\/p>\n
The metro is, therefore, rolling out a robust plan of action to celebrate and highlight the importance of having safe and reliable transport services throughout October – dubbed Transport Month.<\/p>
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 any of the Ekurhuleni Testing Centres.<\/p>\n
The free testing will be done between 8.30am and 2.30pm on weekdays, except for Wednesdays when it will begin at 9.30am.<\/p>
No prior booking is required.<\/p>\n
The following testing stations are participating in the programme:<\/p>\n
On October 16, a licensing business gala dinner will be held in Germiston where the Licensing Business Desk, opened in 2004, will be re-launched to highlight the convenience it offers to businesses.<\/p>\n
The high number of deaths on the country’s road continues to be a concern for government and various organisations.<\/p>\n
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 the Germiston City Hall.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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