NEW USER’S GUIDE
A guide to using the MyCiTi bus system Valid from July 2020 WELCOME
MyCiTi has 42 stations and more than 600 stops in many areas of Cape Town. You don’t have to live in these areas to use MyCiTi. You can catch the train, another bus or minibus taxi and then transfer to MyCiTi for the rest of your journey.
3 reasons to use MyCiTi: 1. MyCiTi is reliable, buses operate to a timetable and over 90% arrive on time. 2. It’s also affordable, with fares that compare to other public transport services. 3. MyCiTi is easy to use once you know how.
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SIMON’S TOWN Simon’s Town Baden Powell Dr Your card is a bank card so you’ll need to choose a PIN you can remember. Also remember to keep your card receipt safe in case something happens to it.
NEW USER’S GUIDE 2020 | 04 PAY AS YOU GO UNLIMITED TRAVEL
Standard Mover Monthly Pass Day Passes
Cost-effective, Exploring Fares and making Cost-effective regular travel over at any time, small purchases regular travel long distances on any day Ideal for
Mover packages 1 Day Pass (R70) Any amount (R35, R50, R60, R80 Monthly Pass (R790) 3 Day Pass (R160) (load fees apply) R100, R150, R200, Load 7 Day Pass (R230) R300, R400, R600) 2 LOADING VALUE 1 month from a 1, 3 or 7 consecutive 3 years 3 years date of your choice calendar days Valid for Valid Once you get your card you’ll need to load value on it to pay for your fares. You can load any amount as Standard or save by loading a Mover package. If you travel regularly over long distances you may save with a Monthly Pass for R790 while occasional users and visitors can enjoy unlimited travel on as many routes as they wish for 1, 3 or 7 days from only R70. Unlimited travel Unlimited travel Standard fares apply Mover fares apply anywhere anywhere
Fares at any time at any time
TIP Station kiosks, Station kiosks, retailers, retailers, Station kiosks Station kiosks Most passengers save by loading Mover points and by travelling outside Absa cash-accepting Absa cash-accepting the weekday peak fare periods of 06:45 – 08:00 and 16:15 – 17:30. Get it at ATMs ATMs
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3 PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
With MyCiTi you can easily transfer from one route to another to get to where you want to be. Download the free, official MyCiTi app from app stores or visit www.myciti.org.za to easily plan your journey and access live updates to track your bus.
• Plan your journey using your GPS location. • Access live updates to track your bus. • Save routes and stops for instant access. • Many other useful features. TIP Download the official app FREE and enjoy Use the journey planner to receive suggestions on the best routes and bus easy travel with MyCiTi. times to get you to where you need to be along with easy-to-follow directions.
NEW USER’S GUIDE 2020 | 08 4 TAPPING IN, 5 TOPPING UP TAPPING OUT YOUR CARD
To use MyCiTi, you need to tap in and tap out to pay your fares and avoid Ensure you always have value on your card by topping up at any station kiosk penalties. or participating retailer. When you enter a station or board a bus at a stop, tap in by holding your card You can check your balance at kiosks and info terminals at stations, and on against the validator. When you leave a station or exit a bus at a stop, tap out the validator whenever you tap in and tap out. by doing the same. If you don’t tap in and tap out correctly, a penalty will be charged to your card.
TIP TIP If you transfer from one bus to another at a station you don’t have to tap out, The validator will shine green if there’s enough value, yellow if you’re only tap out when you reach your destination. running low and red if there is insufficient value to travel.
NEW USER’S GUIDE 20202019 | 10 FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Transport Information Centre provides information about MyCiTi and other public transport services 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans.
Call 0800 65 64 63 (FREE from any phone)
Website: www.myciti.org.za E-mail: [email protected]
By using MyCiTi you are bound by the MyCiTi rules. Visit the website or a MyCiTi station for more information. Information correct as at 10 June 2020. Terms and conditions apply.
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