In Conversation with Lebo Makoka

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. Instagram · Twitter