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Getting to the stadium on time for the big game is easy using Rea Vaya, and will cost as little as R12 for a return journey.
ENTHUSIASTIC fans flocking to Joburg for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will have no difficulty getting to stadiums and back, as Rea Vaya will give them a smooth ride.
The Rea Vaya station at Nasrec
Rea Vaya buses will be taking spectators directly to Soccer City – stopping at the newly completed Nasrec Station – and to Ellis Park in downtown Joburg. The City is expecting 20 000 extra Rea Vaya bus passengers on those days.
There are 15 match days in Joburg, including the opening and final matches at Soccer City, and fans can catch a Rea Vaya bus at any station.
Information will be issued closer to the time on garages near the Rea Vaya stations, where fans can park their cars, says:
"We will be encouraging and informing spectators of various parking garages nearby the Rea Vaya stations which will be available for them to park their cars," says Yolisa Mashilwane, the director of management support for transport in the City.
In addition, special buses will be laid on for match days, picking up visitors from the City's Park and Rides.
Easy Rea Vaya steps
Get to the match on time using Rea Vaya:
- Check for the most convenient station.
- Arrive at the station early.
- Buy your R12 return ticket at the station and make sure you have the correct change.
- Ride to the stadium - note the station name and the route taken from the station to the stadium as it will be the same after the game.
- After the game look for directional signage to your Rea Vaya station; you should see signage immediately after exiting the stadium.
- Do not rush; there is enough space for everyone.
- Once you arrive at your correct drop off point, wait patiently in the queue to board a Rea Vaya bus and return to your station.
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On match days, there will also be transport from Sandton to Westgate Station, where Rea Vaya buses will take fans to the stadiums.
Long distance buses and coaches will also drop passengers at Westgate Station. "There will be scheduled long distance buses that will drop spectators in good time at Westgate Station," says Mashilwane.
On arrival at the Nasrec Station passengers will have to walk through a long tunnel from the Nasrec Transport Hub under the Soweto Highway and to the Soccer City stadium. "The pedestrian tunnel is the longest manmade tunnel in Joburg," according to the mayoral committee member for transport, Rehana Moosajee.
This ensures their safety as pedestrians will not have to cross the highway, says Nkosinathi Manzana, a senior development manager at the Johannesburg Development Agency.
WHERE TO BUY TICKETS
Bus tickets will be available from accredited Rea Vaya ticket vendors at all stations and at most stops along the route.
Vendors will be identified through clearly marked Rea Vaya banners and posters.
Enjoy the game
At a cost of only R12 for a return trip, the Rea Vaya buses will ensure affordable transport to and from matches.
Passengers should buy their tickets in advance, although they will be available at the stations and vendors on the day.
HOW TO USE TICKETS
- Buy a ticket at the station or a vendor.
- Validate the ticket at a validating machine on the trunk route, or on the bus on a complementary bus. The expiry date and time will be stamped on the ticket.
- Passengers may get off the bus and reboard,provided that the ticket's date and time have not expired and the applicable ticket is used.
- Inspectors will verify that the commuter has a valid ticket at random intervals.
Rea Vaya agents will be available to help travellers. If you have any queries, contact the Call Centre on 011 375 5555.
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Easy Rea Vaya steps
There are several easy steps to getting to the match on time using Rea Vaya.
* Select which transport option will get you to the stadium on match days.
* Check for the most convenient Rea Vaya station.
* Arrive at the station early so you don't miss the bus.
* Buy your ticket at the station for R12,00 - ensure you have the correct amount of cash.
* Wait patiently for a bus to arrive at the station.
* Ride to the stadium - note the station name and the route taken from the station to the stadium as it will be the same after the game.
* After the game leave the stadium and immediately look for directional signage to your Rea Vaya station; you should see signage immediately after exiting the stadium.
* Do not rush out of the stadium; there is enough space for everyone.
* Once you arrive at your correct drop off point, wait patiently in the queue to get back on to a Rea Vaya bus and return to your station.
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