Cape Town - Cape Town's bus rapid transit (BRT) system MyCiTi said on Friday it had suspended service on a number of its routes after several staff members from one of its vehicle-operating companies tested positive for Covid-19, leaving many commuters stranded.
MyCiTi said in the statement the suspension of operations was to allow for the deep cleaning of its buses and facilities and it was working closely with the Department of Health. The affected staff members have been isolated and are receiving treatment and support, it said.
Services are expected to resume on May 23.
Affected routes include:
101 Vredehoek – Gardens – Civic Centre (clockwise)
104 Oranjezicht – Gardens – Adderley – Waterfront – Sea Point
105 Sea Point – Fresnaye – Civic Centre
108 Hangberg – Hout Bay Harbour – Sea Point – Adderley
109 Hout Bay Beach – Imizamo Yethu – Sea Point – Adderley
111 Vredehoek – Gardens – Civic Centre (anti-clockwise)
113 Upper Kloof Street – Adderley – Waterfront
The Western Cape remains the epicentre of infections, with 12 153 cases as of Thursday, or 63% of the national tally of 19 137, according to Independent Online.
The province has also recorded the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in South Africa, with 235 out of 369 nationally.
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