The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate is scheduled to commence with the construction  of the first formal Public Transport Interchange in Makhaza in Khayelitsha. This is a call to all residents, commuters and interested parties to attend an open day that will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2021, where officials will provide more information and show design sketches of the planned facility. The PTI will be constructed at the corner of Nyanda and Geoff Masemola Roads in Khayelitsha.

The open day will be held on Thursday, 4 November 2021, at the Desmond Tutu Hall on the corner of Cekeca and Robert Sobukwe Roads in Makhaza, from 15:00 to 19:00.

The City is planning to build an approximately 4 800m2  facility which will accommodate 30 minibus-taxis.

The facility will comprise the following:

a building with ablutions, refuse storage, etc.

a covered taxi rank with seating

green principles like rainwater harvesting, solar panels and LED lights

related civil, mechanical, electrical and landscaping works

‘This is great news and relief for both Makhaza residents and minibus-taxi operators as the taxis are currently operating from vacant land without services or facilities for almost 1 000 commuters. Currently they are exposed to harsh weather conditions and other elements. Thus, the facility will provide users with services and safe walkways. Our officials have been working hard on the planning of the facility and have been consulting relevant stakeholders. I therefore urge all residents and commuters to come and see for themselves the value this exciting facility will add to their community,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Transport, Councillor Rob Quintas.

‘We are investing approximately R15 million in this exciting minibus-taxi facility because we understand the value that the minibus-taxi industry adds to our residents and the public transport system. Taxi ranks are hives of activity and this facility will provide commuters with a safe and dignified area for waiting and connecting with their fellow commuters,’ said Councillor Quintas.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the second week of November 2021, if all goes as planned. It is envisaged to take approximately 10 months to complete, pending unforeseen delays and inclement weather.

All Covid-19 regulations will be adhered to at the open day meeting.

Source: City Of Cape Town