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Good news for Cape Town commuters: those temporary MyCiTi bus stops you’ve been using in Woodstock and Hout Bay are finally getting a permanent upgrade.
The City of Cape Town has announced that six temporary stops will be transformed into fully fledged MyCiTi stations between July and November 2026, complete with shelters, improved pedestrian access and a few welcome creature comforts.
It’s a move that comes as the City continues investing in its public transport network following recent challenges, including the resumption of services at Killarney Station after a bus fire last week.
The upgrades will affect two stops along Victoria Road in Hout Bay and four along Albert Road in Woodstock, where temporary facilities have been in place.
According to the City, those locations have now been confirmed following a public participation process, clearing the way for permanent infrastructure.
“I am therefore pleased to announce that these temporary stops will be upgraded to permanent MyCiTi bus stops,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.
“The new facilities will include passenger shelters and improvements to the surrounding pedestrian infrastructure, enhancing accessibility, comfort and safety for public transport users. This is part of our motto to do all we can to keep Capetonians moving.”
More than a bus shelter
The new stops aren’t simply getting a cosmetic makeover. Commuters can expect several practical improvements designed to make waiting for a bus a little less... well, like waiting for a bus.
Features include:
- Illuminated MyCiTi totem poles for better visibility
- Leaning rails
- Service information
- Tactile paving for visually impaired passengers
- Wheelchair-accessible ramps
- Shelters with seating at busier locations.
Some stops will shift a few metres from their current positions to meet road safety standards and improve the overall layout.
What commuters need to know
Construction in Hout Bay will affect the Imizamo Yethu eastbound and westbound stops.
During the works, temporary stops will be relocated nearby along Hout Bay Main Road.
In Woodstock, the Barron and Biscuit Mill stops in both directions will be upgraded. Existing temporary stops will remain operational throughout construction.
Motorists travelling along Albert Road should also expect occasional lane closures and temporary parking restrictions while work is underway.
The timing is no coincidence. The City has also been refurbishing sections of its MyCiTi fleet to improve reliability and extend the lifespan of buses already in service.
Cape Town’s first fully electric MyCiTi bus, nicknamed ‘Evie’, has completed road testing ahead of the planned rollout of an initial fleet of 38 battery-electric buses.
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