First MyCiTi electric fleet of buses set to ride

Mitchell's Plain will be the first area where Cape Town's new electric MyCiTi bus fleet will begin operating, with the launch set for 2027. This follows the scheduled completion of roadworks and infrastructure upgrades by December 2026.

- MARSHA BOTHMA

An open day was held on Tuesday April 15, from 3pm to 7pm at the sub-council chambers to give residents information about the projects and timelines.

"Not everyone is free at a fixed time due to family responsibilities," said Rob Quintas, the City's Mayco member for urban mobility. "We chose this time slot to reach as many people as possible."

Two main stations at the engagement focused on general road upgrades and the MyCiTi infrastructure.

One of the key projects is the upgrade of Jakes Gerwel Drive, part of Phase 2 of the MyCiTi expansion.

Mr Quintas said that anyone using the road would already see the improvements and that the upgrades were a response to requests from the community.

The City is aiming to complete off-site work on Jakes Gerwel Drive by November, depending on dry weather conditions. Work with asphalt (tar) cannot continue in wet conditions, which may cause delays if rain starts early or lasts long into the season.