Lack of competent engineers, poor fiscal management and inability to reach the target of at least 100,000 passenger trips daily have contributed to the demise of the Bus Rapid Transit BRT system across the country.
This is according to the national department of transport, as the government plans to scale down the public transport network grant following an announcement by finance minister Enoch Godongwana in parliament last week.
The grant is a fund from the state to help municipalities develop and manage integrated public transport systems, including the BRT services. Its meant to fund infrastructure, cover indirect costs and promote integration.