South Africa: Port Elizabeth to launch Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS)

update (28 Nov 2012): The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be launching its Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) on 29 November 2012 at the Uitenhage Town Hall starting at 09:00.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in South Africa's Eastern Cape will finally get its long-awaited Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS). The service, which is named "Libhongolethu" (meaning: "Our Pride"), will be launched next week (week #49). Initially the buses will run on seven routes between Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage and will, for example, connect the CBD of Port Elizabeth with the city's international airport.

Screenshot. Click here to download the brochure (pdf)