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MAYOR XABA UNVEILS MULTI-MILLION-RAND COMMUTER BUS AND WATER FLEET TO ACCELERATE SERVICE DELIVERY
ETHEKWINI Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, today officially unveiled a new multi-million-rand commuter bus and water services fleet at the Centrum Site.
The Municipality has invested approximately R300 million in 57 commuter buses, 35 water tankers, 18 utility vehicles for plumbers, and 16 vehicles for road and parks maintenance. Of the 57 buses, four have been specially allocated to transport people living with disabilities.
Last year, the Municipality took a decision to insource water tankering services and the additional vehicles will increase water tankers to more than 350.
The water tankers are serving as an interim measure for communities facing water shortages while the city continues to upgrade infrastructure and augment water supply across eThekwini.
Mayor Xaba said the new fleet will strengthen the Municipality's capacity to deliver essential services to communities. “We are also reducing the response time for services to reach our communities.
These vehicles will ensure that assistance reaches our residents promptly,” he said.
During a Disability Sector Budget Consultation Meeting held earlier this year, the Municipality committed to providing buses for people with disabilities. “As a responsive and caring Municipality, we made sure that these buses are included in the fleet so that no one is left behind,” said Mayor Xaba.
Hlengiwe Mngadi, Deputy Chairperson of the eThekwini Municipal Disability Forum, expressed her gratitude, saying the Sukuma buses would help restore dignity to people with disabilities in the city.
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Issued by the eThekwini Municipality's Marketing and Communications Directorate
