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 […]
A golden Arrow Bus Service employee allegedly shot and killed a homeless man in Mowbray. Stanton Daniels, 53, was killed on Thursday morning at the bus terminus. Golden Arrow Bus Services' corporate affairs executive, John Dammert, explained their bus, which sells passenger smart cards, arrived at Mowbray bus terminus at 4:50am, to drop off staff at the sales kiosk. Dammert says: “A homeless person reportedly drew a knife and proceeded […]
LOCAL The City of Cape Town says its law enforcement agencies are working closely with the South African Police Service to track down the persons responsible for the torching of several Golden Arrow buses and a City truck in Nyanga yesterday. The City's service vehicles have also been advised to withdraw from the area until the situation has been stabilised. The vehicles were torched after a number of taxis in […]
At least eleven people have been arrested in Philippi on the Cape Flats after a violent protest in the area. A Golden Arrow bus was torched and a container belonging to informal traders was set alight when residents of the nearby Siyangena informal settlement staged a protest demanding services. Informal business traders in Philippi have suffered extensive damage during the early morning protests. One of the informal business owners Sibongile […]
The South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union has confirmed that a bus strike in the Western Cape is not scheduled to take place. The union's announcement follows media reports that a bus strike may be on the cards. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela said although there was no planned strike action, five companies in the bargaining council had asked to be exempted from implementing the wage increase that was signed in […]
Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has confirmed that one of it's drivers was left in a critical condition after being shot six times in Philippe last night.The driver was driving in the area at the time of incident. The bus service's general manager, Derick Meyer, said the driver was rushed to hospital after the incident. "He has since been stabilised and we are very grateful to the medical team for […]
With the Automobile Association predicting record high fuel costs, commuters can expect travelling price hikes. Golden Arrow Bus Service (GABS) has confirmed that in light of the 30 per cent fuel increase over the past year and the six per cent expected increase next month, the bus service will be unable to carry the cost. FNB Economist Dawie Maree expects the petrol price to rise by up to 85 cents […]
Commuters on the Cape Flats are bearing the brunt of the nationwide bus strike, with thousands of people still waiting for transport to the CBD and other areas. A nationwide strike by bus drivers has inconvenienced an estimated 1.4 million commuters who are struggling to find other modes of transport to get to work and school. In Cape Town, drivers employed by thee MyCiti and Golden Arrow bus services have downed their […]
There is no sign that the national bus strike planned for Wednesday will be called off, the bus drivers' bargaining council said on Tuesday. "It is definitely going ahead tomorrow," said Gary Wilson, secretary general of the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council (SARPBC). The council, which represents at least 80% of South Africa's passenger buses, has approached the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for help, and was […]
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