PRASA adds 17 long-distance City-to-City buses, its first such fleet purchase since 2010

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PRASA adds 17 long-distance City-to-City buses, its first such fleet purchase since 2010

16 October 2026

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy launched 17 new long-distance buses for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's City-to-City service in Pretoria during October Transport Month.
SAnews reported it as the first fleet acquisition of its kind since 2010.
A further 30 coaches are planned for 2027/28 and 48 for 2028/29, taking the total to 95.
The fleet renewal is expected to be completed by 2030.
The coaches carry lane assistance, following-distance monitoring and stability systems, and a control centre will oversee incidents en route.
The service is intended to work alongside long-distance rail, connecting cities, towns and rural communities.

Buses launched: 17 Total planned fleet: 95 Renewal completion: by 2030

Why it matters for exams: PRASA is the South African counterpart aspirants are asked to place against Indian Railways and state road transport corporations.

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16 October 2026 Source: SAnews (South African Government News Agency)

In plain words

PRASA Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa — The state agency that runs South Africa's passenger rail and the City-to-City long-distance bus service.