Cape Town – The Western Cape Mobility Department is offering free vehicle safety inspections for scholar transport operators in Cape Town and Beaufort West ahead of the school reopening on 15 January 2025.
“As schools across the Western Cape prepare to reopen on 15 January 2025, the provincial Mobility Department is once again offering free vehicle safety inspections for all scholar transport operators in Cape Town and Beaufort West. The initiative is part of the department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation for learners,” it said in a statement.
The inspections, scheduled for 13 and 14 January 2025, will be held at the Gene Louw Traffic Training College in Brackenfell and the Beaufort West Vehicle Testing Centre.
“These free inspections will focus on key safety components, including: tyres; brakes; lights; suspension; CV joints; electrical systems; exhaust systems; wipers; [and] licence discs etc,” said the department.
The initiative aims to prevent accidents and breakdowns, ensuring safe transport for learners, Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said.
“Ensuring the safety of our children begins with the vehicles that transport them every day. This initiative is a vital step in preventing accidents and breakdowns by addressing potential safety risks before learners return to the classroom. We urge all operators to take advantage of these free checks and join us in prioritising safety on our roads. Let’s work together to build a culture of care and accountability in scholar transport,” said the MEC.
Although not a full roadworthy test, the inspection ensures vehicle fitness for safe operation.
Operators unable to attend can arrange alternative inspections by contacting the department.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
