The public transport infrastructure of
Johannesburg
is well built. The main bus terminal
is located at the Ghandi Square in
the city centre that include timetables and
route maps while the Rea Vaya has
stations dotted all over the CBD and
surrounds for you to hop on and off.
In addition, the newly developed Gautrain
is still under construction that you need to
check which lines are open before planning
your trip.
Gautrain; www.gautrain.co.za ; Phone:
+27 (0)11 497 3163
Metrobus; www.mbus.co.za ; Phone: +27
(0)11 403 4300
Rea Vaya; www.reavaya.org.za ; Phone:
+27 (0)11 375 5555
Public Transportation
Public
transport in Johannesburg is certainly not
one of the better transport systems. Most of
it is geared to serve the workers in the
city. The other residents usually use
private vehicles. This is an impediment to
tourists. Getting from the airport to the
hotel is convenient as most hotels have
their own shuttle services. If you have
acquaintances who can help you with
transportation, grab the opportunity. But
this doesn't mean that you will be stranded
in the city.
Foot
The most attractions and city malls situated
in a long distances from each other, so it
is not recommended to walk around the city.
Also for safety issues walking may not be a
good option for the travelers.
Johannesburg Car
Hire - Car Rental
As public
transportation in South Africa is not as
well established as for the foreign
visitors, car rental in Johannesburg is the best and popular
option for the transportation in
Johannesburg. It can be said that whole
city's transportation based on private
transport. 4x4 Campers are also very
popular. Due to high demand on private
transport, there are a lot of quality
Johannesburg car
hire companies. Renting
a car or 4x4 Campers is highly recommended
on your Johannesburg trip. To hire a car in
South Africa, drivers must have an
international drivers license and a minimum
5 years of driving experience. Note that
South Africa drives on the left.
Metered Taxis
Taxis are another good option for the
travelers for getting around Johannesburg.
But keep in mind that you will not be able
to hail taxis on the street. You need to
call a taxis to your exact location for
picking you up. Most hotels arrange the taxi
service for you. Taxi prices may be
expensive so you should agree on the price
before your trip and also check the trip
meter works.
Minibus Taxis
Minibus taxis are option for cheap
transportation in Johannesburg. You are able
to go anywhere around
Johannesburg and
Gauteng via minibus taxi services.
Busses
There are more than 100 bus routes around
Johannesburg from the CBD through the
suburbs. Buses are the cheapest way
to get to many destinations within South
Africa. The road infrastructure of
Johannesburg and South Africa is very well
built and the luxury bus liners are very
comfortable.
Car hire in Johannesburg is another nice
option to travel around the cities.
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