Greyhound was the first luxury coach operator to start a scheduled intercity bus service, in 1984, according to its website. Cosatu said it hoped the government and private sector would intervene to prevent the loss of Greyhound or that alternatives could be found for affected workers, Pamla said.Īccording to Pamla, the closure of Greyhound and Citiliner will create problems for migrant workers, depending on the transport service for travel, as well as affect tourism and trade with neighbouring countries.Īccording to the Southern African Bus Operators Association’s “Impact of Covid-19 on Bus and Coach Industry” report, released on 4 June 2020, statistics show that 80% of South Africa’s population is totally dependent on public transport - bus, coach, trains and taxis - for its mobility needs. Not only will hundreds of workers lose their jobs, but their families will be plunged into poverty and despair,” Pamla told Daily Maverick. “The pending closure of Greyhound is a tragedy. (Photo: Greyhound)Ĭosatu supported calls for the government to intervene, spokesperson Sizwe Pamla told Daily Maverick.

All trips booked after this date have been cancelled and customers will be refunded. The bus service will run until 14 February 2021, the company announced on Twitter.

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