In light of the metro\u2019s commitment towards an effective and affordable transport system, the executive mayor, Clr Mzwandile Masina and transport MMC, Clr Petrus Mabunda\u00a0 conducted a systems readiness test on the metro\u2019s Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system, today, February 8.<\/p>\n
The BRT system, dubbed Harambee, is a major logistics project which will drive integration of the various towns of Ekurhuleni.<\/p>
The executive mayor, together with the transport MMC and major stakeholders in public transport will for the first time ride in the Harambee buses.<\/p>\n
They will be joined by the SANTACO president, Mr Taaiborch, and the general secretary of the National Taxi Association, Mr Mlalaza, and the Ekurhuleni Taxi Industry committee.<\/p>
The test is part of a route and systems test drive on the approved BRT route from Tembisa to Kempton Park.<\/p>\n
The tests will include determining viability of the identified routes, vehicle movement and possible congestion within the mixed traffic road infrastructure during on and off peak times, among other things.<\/p>\n
This exercise is an integral part of ensuring that, by the time the Harambee operations are officially launched, there is consensus with all stakeholders and a seamless system of operation.<\/p>\n
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