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PE public reluctant to use new buses

27 February 2013
Octayvia Nance

THE new IPTS buses run by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have got off to a slow start with many driving around the city carrying very few or no passengers at all.

After taking four trips around the city on the new integrated public transport system, The Herald found a maximum of six passengers on one trip.

Most residents who use public transport in Port Elizabeth prefer taking taxis and the Algoa Bus Company buses as opposed to using the new transport plan which finally took off early this year.

There were just four passengers on a trip from Summerstrand to the city centre yesterday, and six on the return trip. Three passengers travelled from the city centre to Greenacres and two on the return trip.

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Reader's Comments

Report Abuse Author: TheRef Date: 28 February 2013 6:39

Some replies as to why the buses are not used,we were not consulted,the taxis are faster the bus too slow,so the bus company is on a hiding to nothing!

Report Abuse Author: vim Date: 27 February 2013 20:53

Maybe the buses should stick to peak hours 7-10am and 4-7pm Mon-Fri, and Sat 7am-2pm until demand picks up. Or try from 4-10pm - perhaps there would be a demand for a safe evening service.

Report Abuse Author: VernE Date: 27 February 2013 12:56

It's a real pity that such quality buses and on new, more convenient, routes for some are hardly supported at all. Some need to rely on public transport and it's great to have this standard. There should be no excuse to stay away once the additional routes are put into operation. Hopefully the service will not be bankrupt before this happens!

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