Media Alert: City Unveils New Branded Integrated Rapid Transit Buses

The City of Cape Town will on Thursday unveil the first of its branded buses for the new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) system. During the unveiling of the first buses, which arrived in the city earlier in the week, the City will announce the brand identity that has been chosen for the new public transport system.

Welcoming the buses to Cape Town and unveiling the brand will be the Executive Deputy Mayor, Alderman Ian Neilson, Councillor Elizabeth Thompson, Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Roads and Major Projects, members of the City's Transport, Roads and Major Projects Portfolio Committee and representatives of the bus drivers currently being trained to operate the vehicles.

Members of the media will be briefed on the development of the IRT's new brand, while being offered the opportunity to interact with some of the trainee bus drivers who will operate these vehicles.

All media are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday 06 May

Time: 12:00

Venue: Granger Bay IRT Station, Granger Bay Boulevard, Cape Town

Note: Parking is available in the parking lot next to Green Point Circle. From the parking lot members of the media can walk to Granger Bay Bus Station.

Issued by:
Communication Department
City of Cape Town