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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 9 MIN

Metrobus cuts services as rising diesel costs bite

from Kaya 959 · host Phemelo Motene

Thousands of Johannesburg commuters could face longer waits and fewer buses after Metrobus announced service reductions from Monday. The transport operator says years of budget cuts and escalating diesel prices have forced it to scale back off-peak and low-demand routes. Phemelo speaks to Metrobus Managing Director Dr Bongani Radebe about the impact on commuters and the future of the service. Kayafm

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