Cape Town: Golden Arrow increases prices

Cape Town commuters of Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) have to welcome new prices for the public transport service.

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CAPE TOWN: GOLDEN ARROW BUS PRICES TO INCREASE

Rising operational costs, including fuel increases, have forced the decision-makers at Golden Arrow to update the fares for trips around the city.

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City of Cape Town commuters will pay 2.7% more for fares, as of Monday, 18 September.

The company advised commuters weekly and monthly tickets are the cheaper options.

“We remain cognisant of the affect of fare increases on our passengers and only implement increases when all cost-saving options have been exhausted and absorbing operational cost increases is no longer possible,” the company said.

“Rising operational input costs, such as fuel and a legacy of implementing fare increases much lower than industry inflation has placed significant strain on the company’s ability to provide the level of services our passengers expect and deserve.

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“Contractual rates paid by government have also decreased in real terms. We will implement an average fare increase of 2.7% on September 18. The pricing of pensioners’ products will not increase,” Golden Arrow concluded.

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