The next phase of the system runs from Rainbow junction to Menlyn via Pretoria North, CBD and Hatfield to the CBD. The system will commence operations in October 2015.

The entire system is set for operation by 2016 or 2017.

There will be additional job opportunities for customer service staff, fare collection staff, security workers and maintenance staff personnel. The TRT will have a positive impact for a number of people working in the transport industry.

The TRT will operate on a low floors model which will improve accessibility, operate along dedicated lanes trunk routes, with stations located in the centre of the road.

Feeder services will allow passengers to enter and leave the trunk routes at certain points and complimentary buses will extend the TRT’s reach far beyond the main trunk routes.

The TRT will be operated from a state-of-the-art control centre to enhance security and provide real-time information to TRP passengers.

Special needs passengers will be able to embark and disembark all TRT buses with ease. A Re Yeng will be fully integrated with existing transport options in order to provide an optimal service to commuters.

It is envisaged that buses will run every three to five minutes during peak hours on the main trunk routes and every 15 minutes on feeder routes.

The bus service will operate Monday to Saturday from 5am to 8:30 pm and Sunday and Public Holidays from 7am to 7pm. 

A re Yeng will use modern technology and infrastructure, including efficient buses, dedicated bus lanes and passenger smart cards to achieve the objectives.

The TRT will provide an efficient, reliable and frequent public transport service, reducing travel times and providing easy access to places of work, social retail and tourist destinations.

It will also provide a fully integrated transport system for all Tshwane residents, as well as reduce traffic congestions and fatal accidents on the roads.

The bus system will make allowance for non-motorists transport modes such as wheelchairs, cycling and pedestrians, while improving access for people with disabilities.

Last year, Tshwane Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa officially launched construction at the first TRT station in Hatfield.

A company that will operate approximately 154 buses, which are still to be procured for the system, will sign a 12-year contract with the City.