The City of Joburg run Metrobus service has implemented temporary service cutbacks due to high fuel costs.
Gauteng Metrobus commuters, some who have been left stranded for more than three hours, have voiced their frustration at the City of Johannesburg bus service provider's temporary cutbacks during off-peak hours. On Sunday, Metrobus announced that it will be reducing its services from Monday, June 1, due to financial constraints and the rise in diesel costs.
Commuters at Gandhi Square, a central hub for Metrobus routes, on Monday expressed their frustration as they faced delays stretching over three hours. Many cited a lack of communication from Metrobus regarding the adjustments to the timetable, leading to considerable inconvenience and hardship.
One student commuter, Junior Mpanza, relayed his distress after waiting since 10.15 am for his bus to Roodepoort, which had not arrived more than three hours later.
"I have been standing here for so long, and it is tiring. I only just got a chance to sit down," he said at around 1pm.
