Johannesburg – Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday that the Metrorail train services will resume on 1 July. Mbalula announced this at a media briefing at the Sandton driving licence testing centre, where he added that government was proactively seeking solutions to get trains back on track.
“We are in preparation to open up the rail space on 1 July and we are on course with regards to that. That will complement the taxi industry,” Mbalula said. He also addressed issues concerning testing centres and the state of South Africa’s public transport system, taxi price hiking reports and protest plans.
Mbalula added that his department and MECs were in discussions with the taxi industry including associations, Armsta and Santaco to establish a relief fund for the industry since taxis are allowed to operate only at 70% capacity.
The minister emphasised the need for compliance from all transport operators and commuters, pointing to the consistent use of face masks as non-negotiable.
