GO!Durban
The eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) presented a revised strategy to accelerate the delivery of an affordable, safe, reliable, and inclusive Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) through its GO!Durban programme at today’s Executive Committee meeting.
As part of the City’s efforts to overcome key implementation challenges and ensure final delivery of phase one of the programme, ETA has detailed its revised strategy for GO!Durban following a series of engagements and subsequent alignment with government stakeholders.
This revised strategy realigns the programme with national frameworks, accelerates short-term delivery, and places greater emphasis on inclusive stakeholder participation and long-term sustainability.
This revision is a direct response to the delays, which, among others, included the 2021 impasse in the minibus taxi and bus industry negotiations, the need to better align with National Department of Transport priorities, and the financial and operational lessons from earlier phases of developing the system.
In sections where dedicated roadways have not yet been completed, GO!Durban will operate quality, scheduled bus services in mixed traffic.
These services will use the same GO!Durban-branded fleet and integrated fare management system, ensuring consistency across the IPTN.
Once the remaining dedicated roadways are completed, these services will transition accordingly.
According to ETA Acting Director Nelisiwe Zama, the revised strategy marks a decisive move forward to deliver a world-class public transport system that works for all.
She said the City remains confident in its ability to deliver this vision in partnership with other spheres of government, public transport sector stakeholders, communities, and potential users of the new system.
ETA will now proceed with the implementation of a thorough engagement process with all key stakeholders.
This will include regional briefings and discussions with affected mini-bus taxi and bus operators of phase one routes of the network.
It aims to build shared success through open communication, collaboration, and trust.
GO!Durban is the future of Durban. It is the realisation of a safer, sustainable and more liveable city for locals as well as visitors.
