Cape Town commuters could soon be paying more to use the MyCiTi bus service, with the City warning that sustained high diesel prices may force fare increases from July. Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas speaks to Lester Kiewit about what’s driving the proposed increase, how much more passengers may end up paying, and the challenge of balancing affordable public transport with rising operational costs.
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