Voluntary vehicle testing for public transport operators

Gauteng Traffic Police, Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) and other traffic departments invite the public transport operators to a free and voluntary vehicle testing from April 7 to 14.

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching, publict transport operators and drivers which include buses, taxis, minibuses and midi bus are advised to deposit their vehicles at testing stations across the province for a fee and voluntary testing.

Testing of public transport will be for a week, will be done from the Monday to Monday from 7:30am until 4pm.

Traffic authorities advise operators and drivers to go to the nearest testing stations.

The following testing stations have been identified:
JOHANNESBURG
Langlaagte Testing Station
Marlboro Testing Station
WEST RAND
Randfontein Testing Station
Krugersdorp Testing Station
PRETORIA
Donkerhoek Testing Station
Watloo Testing Station
Mabopane Testing Station
EKURHULENI
Wadeville Testing Station
Boksburg Testing Station
Kempton Park Testing Station
VAAL
Vereeniging Testing Station
Meyerton Testing Station
Vanderbilj Park Testing Station

The move is to encourage operators to convey commuters in vehicles that are roadworthy, especially this Easter.