Gauteng moves to improve transport

Johannesburg - A commission has been set up to integrate different modes of transport in Gauteng, transport MEC Ismail Vadi said on Tuesday.

The Gauteng Transport Commission (GTC) is an inter-governmental structure, Vadi said in a speech prepared for delivery in Johannesburg.

"[It is] aimed at improving transport service delivery and providing a reliable, affordable, safe, accessible and sustainable transport system in a globally-competitive city region."

The department had collaborated with municipalities across the province to form the GTC.

It would seek to integrate bus and rail systems, ticketing, fare management, passenger transport information, and traffic management.

"The principal aims of the GTC are to facilitate the implementation of the five year Gauteng transport implementation plan and the proposed 25 year integrated transport master plan," he said.