Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku visited Bitou yesterday, 26 August 2024, to meet with the Joint Working Committee for Public Transport (JWC).

In 2021 a memorandum of agreement was entered into by Bitou Municipality, the Provincial Department of Transport and the two Local Taxi Associations: Plettenberg Bay Taxi Organization (PTO ) and Uncedo Plettenberg Bay, to regulate and mitigate public transport matters.

These visits are aligned with the Minister’s vision and priorities of accelerating integrated, cheaper, faster, and safer inter-regional public transport, coordination of an effective and efficient logistics network and the drastic reduction of road fatalities.

“Mobility, which is connectivity and movement of people are goods, is a key catalyst for any growing economy. The Garden Route is experiencing exponential economic growth and development in various sectors, and the current transport infrastructure is incongruent and a key constraint. There is an urgent need to address the key mobility challenges, said Minister Sileku.”

Engagements with local municipalities are an essential part of planning and implementing notable programmes that accelerate the delivery of efficient and effective mobility network for our commuters.

Pictured:

Minister of Moblitity –Isaac Sileku

JWC Chairperson –Andile Sakati

PTO Chairperson – Gywillem Marais

Uncedo Chairperson –Mzoxolo Myona