MMC for Transport in the City of Joburg, Cllr Kenny Kunene introduced world-class technological tools on the Metrobus buses today, Wednesday, 25 October.
METROBUS CLOSES TRANSPORT MONTH ON AN INNOVATIVE NOTE
As part of concluding the annual Transport Month on a high note, Kunene officially launched the new fleet management system “eye-on-the-bus”, availability of free Wi-Fi as well as the piloting of the interim Automated Fare Collection (AFC) system.
Joburg Transport MEC reiterated that as the City of Johannesburg endeavours to become a world-class African city, smart mobility is at the heart of that.
“Today, signifies a huge milestone as Metrobus aligns with the strategic direction of the City, we are shaping the future of how we do business as we seize every opportunity to innovate and adapt transportation in creating a better travelling experience for our commuters,” said MMC Kunene.
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EXPECTATIONS BY MMC KENNY KUNENE
The introduction of the new bus fleet management system is expected to provide Metrobus with real-time data, allowing instantaneous and optimised decision-making processes. The eye-on-the-bus will enhance the way Metrobus connects with customers, through the provision of greater safety by monitoring driver behaviour, bus-tracking as well commuter activity.
“It will enhance the ability to serve our customers better by ensuring that we are always where they need us to be when they need us to be there.”
Luyanda Gidini, Metrobus Acting MD
“It is indicative of the City’s commitment to customer satisfaction, convenience, and continued progressiveness, in a world increasingly reliant on technology. The third element of today’s programme was the launching of an interim AFC system. Though a pilot launch, it signifies the City’s commitment to implementing safer, simpler, and more customer-centricity payment methods, by making the ticketing process seamless and convenient,” he added.
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ABOUT THE AFC SYSTEM
The AFC system will be phased in, allowing commuters and bus operators to acclimate to the new system. According to Acting City Manager, Thedi Moropa, “the City of Joburg recognised the importance of technology in the daily lives of our citizens and had ensured that the smart city agenda features prominently in how we strategically usher in technological transformation”.
He concluded to say that the economic success of any leading city is founded on smart technology.
MMC of Transport, Cllr. Kenny Kunene Metrobus Acting MD, Luyanda Gidini and Chairperson of the Board, Lemarco Mitchell address on the benefits of new systems to be implemented to increase revenue for Metrobus and better our commuters user experience using our services. pic.twitter.com/dNXBiqxGeg
— Joburg Metrobus (@JoburgMetrobus) October 25, 2023
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