No price hike for Golden Arrow Bus Service commuters – for the time being

Golden Arrow Bus Service commuters can take a breather for now as the transport service has decided not to rise their current fairs. This is despite the upcoming price hike of diesel fuel. The decision comes as an effort by Golden Arrow to give their passengers a small break from continuous price hikes.

Golden Arrow Bus service decides agains price hike for the sake of consumers

Unlike many other businesses in South Africa, Golden Arrow busses has decided against subjecting their passengers to a fare increase despite the fact that there is a looming diesel price increase.

Derick Meyer, general manager of Golden Arrow says that the company will be holding off a fare increase despite diesel being one of the company’s biggest expenses.

According to Meyer, any fare increases will be discussed with the Western Cape provincial Department of Transport.

He also said that it will be communicated well in advance to ensure that commuters are properly prepared.

“Diesel is the company’s single biggest expense item other than wages and price hikes place severe pressure on our operating margins. Golden Arrow will however continue to absorb these increases as long as possible,” he said while adding:

“But would like to once again, assure our passengers that we are committed to making travel on our buses as cost effective as we can. Fares increases will never be implemented unless completely unavoidable.”

Consumers share their thoughts

The news was met with a sigh of relief from many commuters who seemingly appreciate the effort.

One happy commuter Vivian Singh wrote:

“Thank you. Please bring on more busses so people can use it instead of taxi”

While another Zuenga Bieng wrote:“ be honest with us just tell us that the price will be increase next month”

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