How to buy a bus ticket for the new cashless paying system

The new system seeks to reduce the risk of handling cash.

March 30, 2017

Ramaupi Makgoo 2 minutes read

Mayor Solly Msimanga launched the cashless TBS Connector card.

The Tshwane bus service formally introduced a cashless payment system called the Connector on Monday.

The event was attended by Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga, Gauteng road and transport MEC Ismail Vadi and the MMC for roads and transport Sheila Lynn Senkubuge at Church Square.

Msimanga praised the work of his administration in eliminating cash use at different bus stations in and around the capital city.

“The Tshwane metro’s bus service has recently upgraded its fare collection mechanism from paper tickets and coupons to the new cashless system,” said Msimanga.

“This method, which is also used by the metro’s Tshwane Rapid Transit, A Re Yeng provides for an integrated travel card that can be used on both systems.”

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He said the Connector eliminated the risk of cash handling for both the passengers and the bus drivers.

With the city nursing a massive debt inherited from the previous administration, Msimanga said the new system would help ensure accountability among the municipality’s finances.

“The new system, referred to as the Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system, is cashless and will assist in ensuring proper financial accounting process for the metro,” said Msimanga.

“This is a quantum leap for the Tshwane bus service as the paper-based ticket system used in the past was riddled with multiple problems that, at times, led to unnecessary bus stoppages which were a nuisance to the metro and passengers.”

Msimanga urged residents to make use of the connector card and support the city’s attempts to ensure safety measures were improved on the buses.

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“The Connector card can be bought and loaded at Sammy Marks Customer Care; Church Square; and any A Re Yeng station.”

“A card costs R25, which is equal to 25 ridership points if you are a registered passenger.”

Msimanga said the introduction of the connector system was part of his administration’s plan to ensure the lives of ordinary people in the city were improved.

“In order to succeed in all the work that we will be doing, we will be relying heavily on our collective wisdom, feedback and guidance.”

“Let us continue to join hands and to make this city work.”