The National Government has announced a national lockdown to protect our communities against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, and to limit its spreading. The lockdown will be in effect as from 23:59 this evening, Thursday, 26 March 2020, for 21 days until midnight on 16 April 2020.

The restriction of movement has a direct impact on public transport services – the number of trips and operating times will be significantly reduced.

The City is doing all it can to comply, and to assist the National Government in implementing these measures.

A reduced MyCiTi bus service will continue to operate throughout the lockdown period. The City will continue with its rigorous cleaning regime and safety protocols. In order to align to National Regulations and requirements to maintain social distancing, buses will accommodate up to 50% of their passenger capacity.

Commuters must please take note of the following:

The MyCiTi service

• The service will continue operating to transport health workers, other workers for essential businesses and services, and those who need to procure essentials – food, medicine, and social grants.
• The number of trips will be reduced, and only the express stations will be open during the lockdown: Atlantis, Melkbos, Sandown, Porterfield, Table View, Racecourse, Woodbridge, Woodstock, Civic Centre, V&A Waterfront, Omuramba, and Century City, Wood, Gardens and Adderley
• Passengers can board and alight at all bus stops by waving the driver down
• Normal weekday peak and off peak fares will apply to the reduced service
• The MyCiTi buses will operate according to the Sunday schedule, once the lockdown is in effect

The buses will be allowed to carry only half of its passenger capacity. Buses and stations will be cleaned regularly, and in accordance with the requirements relating to COVID-19. MyCiTi personnel and commuters must please adhere to the health safety measures, in particular, as it relates to social distancing and personal hygiene.

The City will monitor the use of the service during the lockdown, and may review or amend the operations if needed.

Commuters can find more information and updates about MyCiTi services during the lockdown here, via the MyCiTi app, by following us on Twitter @MyCiTiBus; or calling the Transport Information Centre on 0800 65 64 63 – the TIC is available 24/7.