Cash-strapped Joburg to increase Metrobus and Rea Vaya fares by up to 5%

By Loyiso Sidimba | Published 2h ago

Struggling with budget constraints, the City of Johannesburg will implement fare increases for Metrobus (4. 6%) and Rea Vaya (5%) services from July, while dramatically cutting transport subsidies for pensioners, students and people with disabilities from up to 86% down to just 25%. The changes come as the municipality attempts to address financial challenges.