Cape Town — The City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department has confirmed that the Rea Vaya bus services are running again after being suspended for three days.
In an X post, Rea Vaya announced last night that bus services would resume on Thursday, February 6, and apologised for the inconvenience caused to all commuters.
“The City gives assurance that Rea Vaya buses will start operating from tomorrow, Thursday 6 February 2025. Safety and security measures are in place for the protection of drivers, buses and passengers. We apologise for the inconvenience,” it said.
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The City gives assurance that Rea Vaya buses will start operating from tomorrow, Thursday 6 February 2025. Safety and security measures are in place for the protection of drivers, buses and passengers. We apologise for the inconvenience.@CityofJoburgZA .^BM pic.twitter.com/QyPqRQqCUu— Rea Vaya Bus Transit (@ReaVayaBus) February 5, 2025
The suspension came following the death of two drivers last week which meant all 58 bus stations were closed, leaving commuters stranded and looking for alternative transport. The Gauteng police are currently searching for the suspects behind the attacks.
According to EWN, the City of Johannesburg said it received a plan from the safety and security forum that detailed the escort of Rea Vaya bus drivers and passengers, and the visibility of metro police was seen at the main station in Soweto to guard operations as commuters go on their trips.
The city urged key transport players to support all efforts to stop violence against bus transit that leads to the suspensions of services.
According to SABC News, City of Johannesburg spokesperson, Virgil James, called for cooperation to prevent future attacks and said internal discussions were held with transport management, staff, and bus operators Piotrans and Litsamaiso to outline security measures and reassure employees of their safety.
[WATCH] Rea Vaya bus services have resumed operations this morning under police escort. The buses are back on the road following the tragic killings of two drivers earlier this week, which prompted a temporary suspension of services. To ensure commuter and driver safety, police… pic.twitter.com/wOoMBVPxKy
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) February 6, 2025
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