City of Cape Town offers free vehicle checks for long-distance drivers

CAPE TOWN - In a bid to curb the high road accident numbers over the Easter weekend, the City of Cape Town is offering free vehicle checks to long distance public transport operators.

The metro is encouraging drivers to take advantage of the offer.

It says the operation will be stationed at the Joe Gqabi public transport interchange in Philippi, the Bellville traffic department and at the long-distance bus terminus in the CBD.

MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the roads are generally busier over the Easter holiday.

"This time of year is also notorious for the number of accidents and loss of life and we want to do everything possible to ensure the safety of all our road users. I strongly urge long-distance transport operators to make use of the services offered under the auspices of Operation Exodus."