Gauteng needs better coordination between government institutions and transport stakeholders to address persistent fragmentation in its transport system, Transport Authority for Gauteng (TAG) CEO Dorothy Mabuza said.
Speaking during a stakeholder engagement workshop on October 22, Mabuza acknowledged that freight logistics played a significant role in the province’s overall transport network.
Addressing the broader transport system, she said: “But we also have to acknowledge that Gauteng has a fragmented and disjointed transport system. The situation has persisted despite years of plans and initiatives.”
The workshop focused on non-motorised transport and integrated fare management, with discussions primarily centred on public transport.
Mabuza highlighted the need for institutional reform and greater collaboration to improve coordination across the network.
She said TAG was adopting a data-driven approach, including the use of artificial intelligence to help predict demand and optimise transport operations. These tools could inform planning and investment decisions.
The authority’s mandate includes coordinating transport planning and developing an integrated system across different modes, requiring cooperation between government and other stakeholders.
Mabuza also identified infrastructure vandalism as a challenge and said authorities needed to make it easier for the public to report incidents.
