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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Mounting frustration as BRT project lags
The metro is facing growing frustration over the prolonged delays with the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2B expansion along Lynnwood Road. Both residents and councillors are raising the alarm about the sluggish progress. Line 2B of the A Re Yeng system starts at the N1 interchange on Atterbury Road, runs down Atterbury into Lynnwood Road and continues to Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Arcadia. The route is seen as a vital link for east-west commuters, connecting suburbs, schools, universities, and business districts. Ward councillor Siobhan Muller said the project, which was supposed to be completed in November 2024, appears to be going 'backwards' rather than moving forward. According to Muller, the physical building of the project began in 2023. 'For the last three months, it hasn't just stagnated; it's been going in reverse,' Muller said. 'There are ripple effects for everyone, from people trying to access the University of Pretoria to those commuting along Lynnwood Road or dropping children off at nearby schools.' She said the construction delays were being compounded by issues around land expropriation, service relocations, and requests for project extensions. 'This project was meant to ease traffic and benefit the city, but we are now in June and nowhere near completion. It urgently needs to move faster.' Echoing her concerns, DA councillor Dikeledi Selowa criticised the metro administration, calling the repeated delays a failure in governance. 'This project is only at 61% completion, even after a six-month extension,' Selowa said. 'It is clear that this administration has failed to properly finalise the expropriation process and relocation of services, leaving Tshwane exposed to potential legal action.' According to Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the metro has now set a revised completion date of July 18. However, he said the Roads and Transport Department is reviewing a report submitted by the project consultant, requesting yet another extension. Mashigo identified the key causes of delay as land expropriation challenges and slow progress by the contractor. He confirmed the current overall project progress at 62%, with some sections more advanced than others: – King's Highway culvert section: 83% – Culvert upgrade: 90% – Justice Mahomed intersection: 96% – Lynnwood and Atterbury intersection: 46.8% – University and Roper intersection: 25% When asked about the status of land acquisition and service relocation, Mashigo said the expropriation process has been concluded. 'The city is currently processing compensation payments and negotiating remaining agreements.' ALSO READ: Tshwane energy summit pushes for small nuclear reactors as future power solution Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
DOTr eyes España-Quezon Avenue busway system
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is eyeing to replicate the EDSA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System or EDSA Busway model in other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila, particularly España Boulevard in Manila and Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. 'We need more of those (BRTs),' Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Infrastructure Forum in Makati City. 'To me, the most viable and the most needed one is España to Quezon Avenue. That is very important. Busway [at] España, Quezon Avenue. That is going to be very viable…That's wide enough for a busway,' Dizon said. The Transportation chief said there are currently no buses serving commuters, especially students, in the España-Quezon Avenue stretch. 'We're doing FS (feasibility study) now,' he said, adding tthat the completion of the study would be 'hopefully next year.' Asked if the España-Quezon Avenue Busway will be operates by the private sector, Dizon said, 'I think we have to do it government muna…then we'll privatize the O&M (operations and maintenance).' 'It is not difficult to build. Kita mo naman [EDSA] Busway, pandemic lang ginawa nun,' he added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
BRT fares in K-P raised by Rs10
Listen to article The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority (KPUMA) on Monday announced a Rs10 increase in fares across all stages of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar, citing a sharp rise in fuel costs. 🚨اربوں کی سبسڈی بھی کام نہ آسکی پشاور بی آر ٹی کے کرایوں میں 10 روپے کا مزید اضافہ۔ کرایوں میں اضافے کا اطلاق یکم جولائی سے ہو گا#BRT #Pakistan #Peshawar #KhyberPakhtunkhwa — KP Forum (@KPForum88) June 16, 2025 According to the official notification, the minimum fare has been revised from Rs20 to Rs30. For Express Routes—marketed as a faster, premium service—the fare has been increased from Rs60 to Rs70. Authorities said the fare adjustment was essential to ensure the continuity of reliable and high-quality transport services. The revised fares will come into effect from July 1, 2025. Officials added that without the revision, rising operational costs could impact the quality and availability of daily transit services for the city's growing number of BRT users. Earlier, Peshawar expanded its BRT network by adding 72 new hybrid diesel buses to meet growing demand and reduce traffic congestion. New BRT routes were launched along Ring Road, Bara Road, and Khyber Road, with civil works set to be completed within six months. The construction of BRT plazas, including Mall of Hayatabad and Dubgari Plaza, was expected to finish by April. To address traffic issues, seven underpasses were planned to be built on Ring Road and University Road, with feasibility studies set to be completed within two months. Additional underpasses in densely populated areas were also proposed, and efforts were made to remove traffic blockages on University Road within a month. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reaffirmed his commitment to urban development despite financial challenges. It was also decided that BRT-style services would be introduced in four other divisional headquarters: Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, and Dera Ismail Khan, following feasibility studies.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
CM unveils plans for city's revamp
Significant infrastructure upgrades are planned for the metropolis, including road rehabilitation and improvements to sewerage and water supply across multiple districts. CM Murad Ali Shah announced this during budget speech. Urban transport in the city will expand with Pakistan's first 50 electric buses, with plans to add another 100 by August 2025. Progress on the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects includes the Yellow Line nearing completion and the Red Line being over 50 per cent complete. Meanwhile, the Karachi Safe City project is making strides with the implementation of AI-integrated CCTV systems and expanded coverage. Progress is also being made on major projects such as the Korangi Causeway Bridge and improvements to Shahrah-e-Bhutto. New ADP initiatives will target heritage restoration, enhance business areas, and facilitate crucial road constructions.
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
BRT Line 2C delays spark conflicting claims as contractor denies payment issues
Motorists and residents continue to face frustration as the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 2C project on Lynnwood Road lags behind schedule, with delays now stretching the project's deadline to the end of June. This comes after multiple deadline extensions, conflicting statements from Tshwane and the contractor, and growing safety concerns on the road. The project, which began in May 2023, was initially scheduled to be completed by November 19 that year. The deadline has since shifted several times, from March to mid-April and now to the end of June. Previously, Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said one of the factors behind the delays has been the contractor's failure to pay workers on site, along with rain delays and changes in scope. However, the contractor for the project, Buhle Shabalala, has denied any issues with wage payments, saying all workers on site have been fully compensated. Shabalala insists the real cause of the holdups lies in waiting for design drawings from the consultants and delays in approvals from the metro. 'It's not true that there were extensions due to non-payment of the workers. All of my workers on site are paid,' Shabalala said. 'The delays were due to heavy rainfall and the time it took to get design approvals from Tshwane. 'There's a large pipeline in one section that required changes to the original design, and that's added time.' He explained that while most sections of Line 2C will be completed by June, one section still awaits approval so that a new pipe installation can proceed. Shabalala also dismissed claims that rubble is being left on site. 'We remove rubble at the end of each workday. The only materials we stockpile are G1 and G5 construction materials.' Responding to growing complaints from motorists about broken barriers and safety hazards, Shabalala said the barriers were damaged during heavy rains two months ago and were replaced when broken. 'We've completed several sections and are currently working on the remaining parts,' he said. DA councillor Dikeledi Selowa confirmed that the latest deadline has been extended to June 23, as reflected in a council report. She said that while the project is back on track, ongoing oversight is crucial. 'The issue is poor project management within the metro. 'These ongoing extensions beyond the initial contract period can potentially lead to extra, unforeseen expenses,' Selowa said. Selowa acknowledged that the contractor has since caught up with wage payments and that progress on the ground is visible. 'We are monitoring the project closely. Once it's completed, we will call for a physical audit verification to ensure that every cent spent from the metro's grant funding delivered value for money.' Selowa also pointed to issues of rubble not being cleared adequately, placing that responsibility on the contractor. The contractor, however, strongly denies neglecting site cleanliness. Mashigo confirmed that the project was 84% complete and gave non-payment of workers, slow progress, rain delays, and changes in project scope as reasons for the delay. The city did not provide an updated comment by the time of publication. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
