GEORGE NEWS - The Western Cape Government and George Municipality announced last weekend that the first Go George bus route into Thembalethu, Route 18A, is set to hit the road on Sunday 5 November. 

This service promises to ease traffic congestion around the N2/Thembalethu bridge as more routes are gradually introduced to the Thembalethu community.

According to George Mayor Leon van Wyk, much consideration was given to the current roll-out plan so as to cause to cause minimum disruption while at last bringing the desired bus service to this area.

"We owe the people of Thembalethu this safe and reliable service, which will also save them a lot of transport money. We'll do everything in our power to make a success of this roll-out so that the rest of the routes can follow soon thereafter," Van Wyk said.

Western Cape Minister of Mobi-lity, MEC Ricardo Mackenzie, expressed his whole-hearted support for the roll-out. "I am delighted that we have now come this far and want to thank all role players and community leaders for their cooperation and support to make this dream come true. It was long overdue," he said.

Thembalethu Smart Card kiosk open for business

A fixed Smart Card kiosk next to Truns in Nelson Mandela Boulevard opened for business on Monday 30 October. Two mobile Smart Card kiosks will be parked at Fourways and the Jonga circle, providing the same services.

Prospective passengers are encouraged to purchase their Smart Cards and load trips in time for the roll-out. Communication champions will be available at the same locations to answer questions and guide passengers regarding the service in Thembalethu.

A special section about the Thembalethu service can be found on the home page of the website, www.gogeorge.org.za.

Anyone who would like more information on the Thembalethu service can call the Go George Call Centre on 0800 044 044 from 05:00 until 20:00, seven days a week.

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