Motorists who are not fit to drive, or who drive unroadworthy vehicles and disregard the rules of the road will soon feel the heat! That was the warning issued by Nelson Mandela Bay's Executive Mayor, Cllr Mongameli Bobani, when he officially launched the start of Transport Month (October) at a massive road black along Uitenhage Road yesterday morning. The Executive Mayor joined municipal Traffic Officers in the early morning traffic rush road block, during which a number of cars were stopped … [Read more...] about The OTHER meaning of Transport Month
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Unlicensed driver lands ‘in die sop’
An unlicensed driver with a hopelessly overloaded vehicle felt the heat this morning when he crossed paths with a vigilant team of female Metro Police officers dishing out soup for Women’s Month. Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro, who led the team of ten (10) women, reckons the detriment of the driver – stuffing 28 school children in a bakkie - is a testimony of the versatility of female officers. “We not only used our own money and prepared the soup that provided sustenance to residents at … [Read more...] about Unlicensed driver lands ‘in die sop’
Phone numbers to book appointments at Traffic and Licensing Departments
Following appeals from residents to improve the efficiency of the phone lines, used to make appointments at both the Korsten and Uitenhage Traffic and Drivers License Centres, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality improved this service drastically. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, made this announcement today and said residents should experience much quicker and efficient service when calling these numbers to book appointments to renew their drivers … [Read more...] about Phone numbers to book appointments at Traffic and Licensing Departments
Corruption is the root of all evil
Corruption is the root of all evil and not only brings the profession of Traffic Law Enforcement into disrepute but also the families of those making themselves guilty of this deplorable crime. This was the core message a number of speakers voiced at the Pass Out Ceremony of twenty-seven traffic officers from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, O.R. Tambo Municipality, Ngqushwa Municipality, Mhlonto Local Municipality, Ingquza Hill Municipality and the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality … [Read more...] about Corruption is the root of all evil
Great News! IPTS buses back on the road from tomorrow
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) buses are back on the road from 5am tomorrow (Wednesday, 16 May) following the end of the national bus strike. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport, Cllr Marlon Daniels, said he is happy that all the parties could reach an agreement in the matter. “I understand the plight of the workers who participated in the strike action. They had legitimate reasons to do so. “They deserve praise and … [Read more...] about Great News! IPTS buses back on the road from tomorrow
Multi-million rand road construction project for IPTS bus route underway in KwaZakhele
A R9.4 million infrastructure upgrade project is currently underway in Njoli Square, in preparation for the commencement of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) operations in the 2018-19 financial year. This comes on the back of the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the taxi industry in the Metro, bringing all 10 taxi associations on board. The teams have broken ground already and the project involves the … [Read more...] about Multi-million rand road construction project for IPTS bus route underway in KwaZakhele
Milestone MOU signing brings all taxi associations into IPTS fold
A milestone signing ceremony of the last four taxi associations puts Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on route with the implementation of its Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) as all ten associations are now on board. Uncedo Taxi Association Port Elizabeth District, Uncedo Taxi Association Uitenhage District, Uitenhage District Association and Uitenhage Taxi Association all signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality at the Port Elizabeth City Hall … [Read more...] about Milestone MOU signing brings all taxi associations into IPTS fold
Minister of Transport’s safety drive in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, 03 May 2018: The Minister of Transport Dr. Blade Nzimande and Eastern Cape MEC for Transport and Safety, Ms Weziwe Tikana, led several road safety activation programmes in Port Elizabeth as part of escalating road safety over the long weekend and in general . The MEC visited the Addo Road Bridge in Motherwell, a project of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL), where a group of volunteers formed a guard of honor displaying road safety messages. She was later … [Read more...] about Minister of Transport’s safety drive in Port Elizabeth
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is HZP 366 EC
This vehicle, registration number: HZP 366 EC, was spotted in Hunters retreat Spar on 21/04/2018 at around 14:30. I guess ignorance is bliss. What I don't understand is the the Hunters retreat Spar has security standing at the entrance but they do nothing about idiots like this parking like that. Originally submitted to MyPE by: Edward Labuschagne Click here to see more PE Traffic Hooligans of the day. … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is HZP 366 EC
IPTS Timetables
From Monday, 26 March 2018, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality IPTS buses started operating along the T30 route (Cleary Park and Korsten to North End and CBD), offering commuters safe, affordable and convenient transport. This route is the first of four Northern Areas routes to be operationalised: the other three routes will be launched on 2 April 2018 with many more routes to follow. Please click on the relevant route in the table below to view the timetables and bus … [Read more...] about IPTS Timetables
Metro launches much awaited IPTS
Today marked an important milestone for Nelson Mandela Bay with the official launch of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) and opening of the newly constructed bus depot in Cleary Park. This ends a decade of maladministration, corruption and fraud by our predecessors, which had prevented the buses from rolling. Residents will no longer be deprived of safe and affordable public transport, with this coalition government having delivered on its promise to launch the previously … [Read more...] about Metro launches much awaited IPTS
Drunken Metro Police Officer Arrested at 07:10 am
Earlier this morning an inebriated Metro Police officer tried to outrun his own colleagues before his arrest. No one is above the law and if Metro Police officers are caught transgressing the law they will be dealt with very harshly. Metro Police Chief Yolande Faro made this stringent statement following the arrest of an off-duty Metro Police officer for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. “There is no way we will tolerate this behaviour as Metro Police officers are … [Read more...] about Drunken Metro Police Officer Arrested at 07:10 am
The last piece of the puzzle falls into place for IPTS buses
A jubilant Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport, Cllr Rano Kayser, said the moment for the Integrated Public Transport System buses has finally arrived with the last piece of the puzzle now in place. He made this statement at an official handing over ceremony of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality buses and infrastructure to the company responsible for operating the system at the Cleary Park bus depot this morning. “It was a really hard and bumpy road but we managed to … [Read more...] about The last piece of the puzzle falls into place for IPTS buses
IPTS Fare Concessions
Some concessions on the IPTS Fares: SAPS Members in uniform will travel for free. Pensioners will receive a 20% discount. Bona Fide Students will receive a 20% discount. #ipts #nelsonmandelabay #alanstraton #portelizabeth #publictransport #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about IPTS Fare Concessions
Councilor Rayno Keyser at the official handover of IPTS buses
Councilor Rayno Keyser at the official handover of IPTS buses - Libhongolethu - to a private company - Spectrum - who will operate the IPTS from their Rensburg Street depot in Cleary Park. #ipts #buses #publictransport #portelizabeth #alanstraton #straton #nelsonmandelabay - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Councilor Rayno Keyser at the official handover of IPTS buses
