The City of Ekurhuleni recently launched its Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system, and officially named it “Harambee” a Kiswahili word which means “pulling/working together”.

This revolutionary transport system is set to change the face of public transport and infrastructure in the whole region of Ekurhuleni.

Construction of the first phase has already started which will see a 56km route from Tembisa Hospital to Vosloorus  via  Isando, Kempton Park, OR Tambo International Airport and Boksburg.

The Executive Mayor, Councillor Mondli Gungubele, said, “As the manufacturing hub and a gateway to the world, Ekurhuleni’s transport system need to be elevated and made competitive as those of other airport cities in the world. Integrated transport is key in helping the city to get organised logistically in order to manage transportation of high value goods to the airport.”

MEC for Roads and Transport Ismal Vadi added, “The key requirement for growth to the economy is good infrastructure as well as integrated transport system. The significance of Harambee is to bring cities together and we hope it integrates all elements of the communities it serves.”

Vadi also announced that an intermodal facility will be built between Ivory Park and Tembisa to link up Re a Vaya and Harambee BRT systems.