Public Transport in Cape Town
Every day, thousands of Capetonian commuters use public transport to get where they need to be. Squeezing into minibus taxis and train carriages, it’s a long haul to and from work for many of the Mother City’s citizens. Public transport offers a cost-effective way of travelling in our fair city and also allows one to immerse oneself in its day-to-day culture. The bedrock of transport on Cape Town’s roads is the minibus taxi. From dawn until well past midnight, these rugged little 12- to 15-seaters shuttle back and forth along the city’s main roads and highways. Although the driver often takes a creative approach to traffic regulations, weaving through traffic and slipping into by-roads in their bid to get all passengers where they’re going as quickly as possible, the taxi can be an interesting, if somewhat exhilarating experience. Continued
Article by: Cape Town Editor
