Validator Upgrade - Refunds in Progress

2026-02-05

The replacement of validators is now complete at stations and on buses as part of ongoing improvements to the MyCiTi payment system. During this transition, a limited number of passengers experienced errors when using their cards to tap.

City and UCT conducting research to test electric buses in Cape Town

2026-02-04

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate, together with the University of Cape Town, will in the coming months undertake research to test and understand how electric buses will operate as part of the City’s MyCiTi bus fleet. The electric bus (e-bus) research is funded by the City of Cape Town and through a grant from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI). The agreement between the City and the eBRT2030 Consortium, the UEMI implementing agent, can now go ahead after the Mayoral Committee has given its approval at its meeting earlier today.

City advises road users of urgent repairs to Stanhope bridge

2026-01-28

The City regrets to inform road users that the Stanhope bridge in Claremont will only have one lane in each direction available to traffic until further notice. The lane reduction is an emergency intervention after the existing retaining wall on the southeast quadrant of the Stanhope bridge failed on 26 January 2026.

Card Vending Machines discontinued from 14 February 2026

2026-01-26

We regret that our card vending machines (CVMs) will no longer work from 1 February 2026 due to system upgrades.

MyCiTi QR codes link commuters to latest bus timetables

2026-01-22

MyCiTi is currently replacing its printed bus schedules at the MyCiTi stops with QR codes, which conveniently link passengers to the latest, most reliable bus times.

MyCiTi is the way to go this festive

2025-12-15

Whatever you have planned for the upcoming festive season, MyCiTi wants residents and visitors to get the best out of this holiday period. So, whether you are on holiday and wanting to see all of Cape Town’s beauty, or if you need to work and only get to do late night shopping and galivanting, MyCiTi wants to ensure that customers get around effortlessly.

MyCiTi expansion creates R38 million in temporary jobs for local residents

2025-12-01

Over the past two years, six MyCiTi infrastructure projects in the metro-south east have created nearly 600 temporary job opportunities, injecting R38,1 million into the local economy. These projects are a key part of the ongoing expansion of the service.

City seeking interdict against extortionists at MyCiTi Spine Road Depots

2025-11-26

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is seeking an urgent interdict against a group of individuals attempting to force out the legally appointed security services provider at the new MyCiTi Spine Road depots and replace them with their own preferred service provider.

City calls for input on proposed new MyCiTi stops in CBD, Observatory and Atlantis

2025-11-19

The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on interested or affected residents to comment on the proposed five new MyCiTi bus stop locations in the Cape Town CBD, Observatory and Atlantis.

MyCiTi moves over to modern bus validators

2025-11-13

Attention all MyCiTi commuters: As from 2 December 2025, the City will start replacing the validators in its buses and at the stations. These devices will be able to support modern and convenient payment methods in future. The replacements will be done in phases and should be complete by the end of January 2026 if all goes as planned.