Metrobus drivers incurred 201 traffic fines during a three-month period, from June to August, says the DA.
According to Gavin Ray, DA councillor in the City of Johannesburg, “The figure doesn’t even take into account the occasions where the drivers should receive fines, but aren’t seen by Metro Police.
“This is about 67 fines per month – more than two fines a day. Motorists in Johannesburg can attest to scores of incidents where they witnessed a Metrobus driving dangerously, sometimes even threatening to drive them off the road.
“Driving a bus recklessly and over the speed limit shows complete disregard for the lives of the passengers and other motorists on the road.
“Automatic Vehicle Location is a technology solution used extensively by private companies to ensure that their busses and trucks obey the law. Remote sensors can report incidents immediately such as driving over the speed limit, and a control centre could instruct the driver to slow down.
“All violations would be reported, and driving would improve dramatically to the relief of passengers and motorists.”
He says the DA will push for the department to implement this solution.
