National Transport Month Highlights Public Transport Initiatives

Minister Marius Fransman joins taxi association members and Local Government Officials during the official opening ceremony of the new taxi facility in Oudtshoorn.

A very successful Transport month was held, during which the taxi ranks and public transport facilities in Grabouw and Oudtshoorn were opened to showcase the infrastructure that has been completed to accommodate the new recapitalisation public transport vehicles.

Apart from reintroducing railway police to trains in the Western Cape, Minister Marius Fransman handed over bicycles at various venues to promote the use of non-motorised transport among young people and initiated the "Walking Bus" campaign, which focuses on escorting people safely to public transport facilities.

The TETA Minibus Taxi Awards Ceremony was held to celebrate the achievement of 200 learners in the Western Cape's taxi industry who have undergone training in professional driving, business administration and customer care.

Enquiries:
Chris Prins
Manager: Communication
Department of Transport and Public Works
Tel: 021 483 2132
Email: cwprins@pgwc.gov.za