In Conversation with Lebo Makoka
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The Joburg International Transport Interchange was developed by the
City of Johannesburg as a major public transport facility intended to
improve transport operations in the inner city by providing dedicated
infrastructure for taxis and buses. The project reportedly cost more
than R400 million and was completed in 2021.
Despite the significant public investment, the facility has remained
largely unused since completion, attracting criticism from opposition
parties, transport operators, and residents who argue that the
infrastructure has become a costly underutilised asset. Concerns have
been raised about the continued shortage of safe and adequate
parking and operating space for taxis and buses in the Johannesburg
CBD, while the completed interchange remains idle.
City of Johannesburg as a major public transport facility intended to
improve transport operations in the inner city by providing dedicated
infrastructure for taxis and buses. The project reportedly cost more
than R400 million and was completed in 2021.
Despite the significant public investment, the facility has remained
largely unused since completion, attracting criticism from opposition
parties, transport operators, and residents who argue that the
infrastructure has become a costly underutilised asset. Concerns have
been raised about the continued shortage of safe and adequate
parking and operating space for taxis and buses in the Johannesburg
CBD, while the completed interchange remains idle.
