Rea Vaya bus services suspended over safety concerns

JOHANNESBURG - Rea Vaya passengers will once again have to contend with service disruptions, this time due to safety concerns raised by the bus line.

Earlier on Thursday, the Joburg Metro issued a suspension notice alerting commuters that feeder buses will be suspended indefinitely.

The metro has attributed the move to safety and security concerns, which are currently the subject of investigations.

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Earlier this month two of the company's bus drivers were murdered which caused the bus service to shut down 58 of its stations leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

In recent years the bus rapid transit system has seen its fair share of troubles including, wage-related strike action, financial challenges and service interruptions.

Following the shooting incidents this month, metro police have been providing escort services from the stations to the bus's final destination points

Police are still investigating both matters.