What is Rapid Transport?

Rapid transport is bringing a transport revolution to the cities of South Africa. A rapid transport system provides an integrated transport network of  safer, faster, affordable and more efficient public transport. It operates on fully or partly dedicated roads and transport routes. It connects with existing systems of rail, buses and minibus taxis, ensuring that people can move much more easily around a city and regions. Read more >>

About Rustenburg

Rustenburg is one of the fastest growing cities in South Africa and is taking the lead as a smart African city. With the bright future that lies ahead for Rustenburg, both in mining and agriculture, the Rustenburg Municipality is actively managing the rapid transformation and growth in the area via its 2025 Rustenburg City Development Strategy. A key focus for the development of Rustenburg is the new Rustenburg Rapid Transport system. Read more >>

About the RRT Project

By 2015 all the citizens of Rustenburg in North West Province will have access to a modern, integrated road transport system. Over 100 giant articulated buses will run on main routes between Phokeng and Kanana, the Rustenburg CBD and the mining operations in the area. These routes will link with a wider network of bus and taxi routes across the district to ensure that everyone has access to fast, reliable, safe and affordable transport within easy walking distance from their homes and places of work. Read more >>

National Government Transport Policy

Rustenburg is one of 13 cities around South Africa selected by National Government to implement a public transport improvement project. Read more >>

Download the National Department of Transport’s Action Plan >>