Cape Town’s Central Line will be fully operational before the end of March 2024, says PRASA
The topics for discussion are in the public interest, not only for those living and working in Cape Town, but for all South Africans.Public transport reform is on top of the agenda, with discussions about the devolution of passenger rail to the City, and the formalisation of the minibus-taxi industry on the programme for the first day. The latest data from the City’s Rail Feasibility Study will also be presented.
Innovation to beat load-shedding, vandalism and theft of infrastructure, and planning for a more volatile future, will wrap up the second day’s proceedings. ‘In Cape Town, passenger rail has imploded under PRASA’s watch. The question remains, how will we turn this around when there is little, if any, commitment from National Government to devolve rail to competent municipalities?’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas.