Decreased fares for ReaVaya users
The City of Joburg’s Council has agreed to reduce fares for Rea Vaya users who travel more than 25km, as well as fares for single or return trip users.
This according to a statement released by the City of Joburg on 3 February.
It stated that the new fares would be introduced on 15 February.
“We have listened to our commuters who complained about the high costs of public transport – especially those who live far from work due to the City’s apartheid legacy, and reduced the fares for long distance travellers and occasional users,” said MMC for Transport, Christine Walters.
“We are committed to provide high quality, affordable and accessible public transport,” she added.
Commuters who travel between 25 and 35km will pay R11.50 instead of R12.50, while those travelling more than 35km will pay R12.50 instead of R14.20.
The decreases are 8 and 12 percent respectively.
Tickets for single trips will cost R13 instead of R25, while return trips will cost R25 instead of R37.
These reductions are expected to benefit once-off users who travel to soccer and rugby events at Soccer City, Ellis Park, Orlando Stadium and Wits Stadium.
The deputy director of media relations for the City of Joburg, Nthatisi Modingoane added, “In addition, commuters who load at Rea Vaya Stations will not pay R1.50 if they load less than R60 on to their smart cards, or 2.5 percent if they load more than R60.”
She said the pilot which was rolled out on 1 February had been welcomed by commuters.
“The Council’s decision follows a public participation process, where concerns on affordability of Rea Vaya were raised and considered for the direct benefit of our commuters,” said Modingoane.
