Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele will deliver the keynote address at the City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system first anniversary of operations on Monday, 30 August 2010.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Monday, 30 August 2010
Venue: Soccer City, Johannesburg (presidential suite)
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
The City of Johannesburg has arranged various activities to celebrate the first anniversary of Rea Vaya. These include a picnic for Rea Vaya bus drivers, the staff who are employed at the stations and the staff who are part of the Transport Department.
The city will also give regular Rea Vaya passengers a surprise birthday gift on Monday. Minister Ndebele will deliver his address during a gala dinner for Rea Vaya stakeholders on Monday night.
Rea Vaya is the City of Johannesburg's response to the Department of Transport's vision for Integrated Rapid Public Transport Networks (IRPTNs), where different modes are integrated in the interest of the commuters.
All media are invited to attend. Journalists attending must confirm attendance with:
Nthatisi Modingoane
Cell: 082 467 9228
E-mail: nthatisem@joburg.org.za
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Cell: 083 6444 050
Minister Ndebele to deliver keynote address at Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) first anniversary
