By Odwa Mkentane Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that one of its bus drivers has been suspended following a fatal accident at the corner of Plein and Strand streets on Thursday morning. A woman, who has not yet been identified, was knocked down by a bus while crossing the road. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the investigation is ongoing and that the company is fully cooperating with the […]
COSATU in the Western Cape has strongly criticised the 4% fare increase announced by Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS), warning that the move will have a devastating impact on workers and low-income commuters. According to COSATU provincial secretary Malvern de Bruyn, the fare hike comes at a time when many workers are already under severe financial strain, with some reportedly spending up to 40% of their monthly wages on transport […]
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has confirmed a 4% fare increase, effective 11 August 2025. This marks one of the first fare adjustments since late 2023. GABS spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the increase is necessary due to widespread rises in operational costs, including fuel, maintenance, and infrastructure requirements. “We remain fully mindful of the financial challenges faced by our passengers. In recent years, we have made a concerted effort to […]
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has taken delivery of its first 20 electric buses following extensive testing, global research, and strategic collaborations. An additional 100 buses will be introduced throughout 2025. In support of this transition, GABS has installed South Africa’s largest network of charging stations—30 units, each equipped with two dispensers. This infrastructure will be expanded to 60 chargers in the second half of 2025, increasing the total number […]
With the rising cost of fuel prices still battering motorists and commuters alike, Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has acquired an additional 120 electric buses to its fleet. The public transport company said the delivery will start later this year and be fully operational by December next year. Speaking on VOC’s Sunday Live show, GABS Spokesperson Bronwen Dyke Beyer said the journey to utilize sustainable energy began in 2017. “We […]
By Ragheema Mclean Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has introduced a new 5-day ride product, providing passengers with an affordable option for their commuting needs. This new product allows users to load their GABS Gold Card with five days of rides at a lower cost, catering to passengers who do not require the larger pre-paid products. Speaking on VOC Breakfast Golden Arrow spokesperson Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said the new product is […]
By Zeldah Fernandes The Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) in Cape Town is set to introduce 60 electrical buses to replace more than 1 000 diesel bus vehicles. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Monday morning, Spokesperson at GABS Bronwen Dyke-Beyer said it will be introduced next year. “This will be implemented later next year in December 2024”, said Dyke Beyer. In 2021, the bus operator carried out a BYD […]
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert “It wasn’t a freak accident; it was reckless driving.” These are the words of a young woman who took to social media to set the record straight following the fatal incident involving a Golden Arrow bus that claimed the lives of three people. Shaheema River, a passenger in the bus that left the Town Centre in Mitchell’s Plain en route to Cape Town is one of […]
A Golden Arrow bus has overturned on Jakes Gerwel Drive, near Athlone, as heavy rains continue in Cape Town. An intense cold front made landfall on Sunday, bringing with it gale-force winds and heavy rainfall. Cape Town Traffic spokesperson Kevin Jacobs says, “Cape Town Traffic Officers are attending to a crash scene where a Golden Arrow bus has overturned. Jakes Gerwel Drive southbound is closed between Klipfontein and Turfhall roads. […]
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