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  1. Luis

    Gautrain launching "Gau Express" e-hailing platform in October

    Gautrain launching "Gau Express" e-hailing platform in October The Gautrain is launching an e-hailing service similar to Uber and Bolt, which will be integrated into the existing mobile app. It will be called “Gau Express”, and customers will be able to hail its branded vehicles to...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Lesufi lists Gautrain station locations

    Lesufi lists Gautrain station locations Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has revealed which areas in the province will be the first to receive new Gautrain stations as part of the local government’s 15-year expansion project of the rail network. In a speech during the opening of the ongoing...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Lesufi punts Gautrain expansion plan

    Lesufi punts Gautrain expansion plan Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that the project to expand the Gautrain’s network will resume this year after the current concessionaire hands the asset over to the province. “The new Gautrain will go to Soweto, Mamelodi, Springs...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain in decline

    Gautrain in decline The most recently available Gautrain figures show that passenger numbers are still down almost 50% compared to the pre-pandemic period. Modelling, forecasting, and reporting firm Codera Analytics recently published a chart summarising the Gautrain’s passenger figures since...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain vs Metrorail prices

    Gautrain vs Metrorail prices An analysis by MyBroadband shows that Gautrain's new discounted products for lower-income households cost about twice the most expensive fares on the country's biggest commuter rail service. For many years, the Automobile Association of South Africa has criticised...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain's plan to fix decline

    Gautrain's plan to fix decline The Gautrain plans to address its declining ridership by identifying underserved customer groups and adapting its products and services to make its offering accessible to more travellers. This new plan follows the revelation that the Gautrain has lost over five...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain mobile network speed battle

    Gautrain mobile network speed battle MyBroadband recently tested mobile data performance on the Gautrain and found MTN to have the best 4G performance, while Vodacom had the superior 5G network. The Gautrain is a high-speed commuter rail system connecting Hatfield in Pretoria to Park Station...
  9. pratlou

    Catch the Gautrain to Cape Town?

    Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), said in an interview this week that passenger numbers had dropped to 32,000-33,000 trips a day on the busiest days, or about 56% of pre-Covid usage. But the numbers were gradually picking up. The agency manages the R45bn infrastructure...
  10. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain planning more affordable tickets for certain groups

    Gautrain planning more affordable tickets for certain groups Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) chief operating officer Victor Shange said that the Gautrain could soon be offering more affordable tickets for specific users. MyBroadband recently spoke to Shange for more details about the Phase 2...
  11. Jan

    Gautrain price increases kick in on 1 June

    Gautrain announces price increases Gautrain says its new prices for train trips, bus rides, and penalty fees will take effect from 1 June 2023. The rail service has opted to keep its previous high peak pay-as-you-go prices off the fare list, as was the case previously.
  12. Jan

    Murray & Roberts sells 50% of Gautrain operator stake to Budapest-headquartered Intertoll

    European firm now owns 50% of Gautrain's operating company Murray & Roberts has sold its entire 50% stake in the Bombela Concession Company to Intertoll International Holdings B.V. for R1.3 billion. Bombela builds, maintains, and operates the Gautrain under a concession contract that expires...
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  13. Jan

    Mobile data speeds on Gautrain tested

    Vodacom and MTN rule on the Gautrain MyBroadband tested mobile broadband coverage and speeds on the Gautrain and found that Vodacom and MTN offer the best services to subscribers. The Gautrain is an 80-kilometre railway with a north-south component stretching from Johannesburg Park Station to...
  14. Jan

    Tshwane continues power cut campaign - targets Sars branch and Gautrain station

    Sars and Gautrain power cuts — Tshwane’s rampage continues The City of Tshwane this week continued its aggressive electricity and water revenue collection campaign, cutting off customers who have defaulted on payments for municipal services such as the supply of water and electricity. Sticking...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain mobile speeds tested

    Gautrain mobile speeds tested MyBroadband Insights tested the mobile broadband speeds on the Gautrain, which revealed that MTN and Vodacom were clear leaders in coverage and performance. The Gautrain’s 80-kilometre railway system links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, and O.R. Tambo...
  16. Jan

    Google Maps transit crowdedness, Trips, and Timeline Insights launched

    Google Maps gets new features — Including predictions for how crowded your Gautrain will be Google has updated the latest version of its Maps navigation app with new features to improve users' public transport experiences and give them a better overview of how much time they spent in different...
  17. J

    Gautrain and Uber to OR Tambo airport - Which is cheaper

    Gautrain and Uber to OR Tambo airport - Which is cheaper One of the biggest obstacles for travellers to overcome when flying out of Johannesburg is getting to the airport. There are several options available. You could drive yourself if you don't mind paying a substantial amount for long-term...
  18. J

    Big changes coming to Gautrain

    Big changes coming to Gautrain The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is in negotiations with several UK companies to acquire additional train cabs or "rolling stock" to expand its Gautrain service. The agency aims to acquire between 18 and 35 coaches for the Gautrain, which it will use to meet...
  19. J

    Passengers will be able to tap their bank card to pay for trips on the Gautrain

    Passengers will be able to tap their bank card to pay for trips on the Gautrain At the end of 2017, Bombela implemented a pilot programme for using contactless bank cards on the Gautrain and linked services. The programme aimed to test the viability of using bank cards with the Gautrain...
  20. J

    Gautrain speed shootout

    Gautrain speed shootout The Gautrain is one of the most popular public transport services among middle-class citizens in Gauteng, with 62,000 train journeys a day. People can travel to numerous stations between Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo Airport along the Gautrain’s 80-kilometre...
  21. J

    Gautrain looking at massive expansion

    Gautrain looking at massive expansion South Africa’s high-speed rail network is seeking 4 billion rand ($290 million) to increase its number of trains by 50 percent ahead of a potential expansion to other parts of Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Development Bank of Southern Africa Ltd. is...
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