GEORGE NEWS - George Mayor Leon van Wyk has announced that the next set of routes of the Go George bus service will be activated in November, expanding the bus service to Thembalethu and thereby doubling the current reach of the system.
After the resolution was made at a special council meeting on Wednesday 28 September, the mayor expressed his delight that this point has eventually been reached.
"This is a momentous occasion. We acknowledge and appreciate the dedication of the Uncedo Taxi Association, the George Community Forum, the Western Cape Government and the municipal team who have been in discussion for a long time. We acknowledge that all concerns will not have been resolved by the time of roll-out, but we remain committed to continue engaging with one another, ensuring that Go George delivers a dignified service to the people of Thembalethu who have been waiting for so many years," he said.
Western Cape Minister of Mobility Daylin Mitchell welcomed the announcement. "The service to Thembalethu will double the current reach of the system that was launched in December 2014," he said.
"I am excited and grateful that we have eventually reached this point after years of trying to provide the scheduled and affordable bus service to the people of Thembalethu."
George Mayor Leon van Wyk during a visit to the George Link bus depot.
Thembalethu routes
With 10 main routes departing in Thembalethu, passengers will be able to travel directly to the city centre, industrial area, Blanco and the Garden Route Mall. Five community routes will crisscross Thembalethu, making it easy to travel within the area or to join one of the main routes connecting Thembalethu with existing Go George routes operating in and between the CBD, Pacaltsdorp, Denneoord, Loerie Park, Rosemoor, Blanco, Heatherlands, Heather Park and the Garden Route Mall.
Three early-morning routes will transport hospital staff to their places of work in time for their early shifts.
Community engagement
The Go George communications team is looking forward to start engaging with the Thembalethu community shortly, explaining to new bus users how the system works.
Contact Go George by phoning the call centre on 0800 044 044 or sending an email to info@gogeorge.org.za, or like the GO GEORGE Facebook page to stay up to date with developments.
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