Timing and position are as important off the field as on. Dont get caught out while navigating Cape Towns transport system. Weve compiled a list of various ways to get around Cape Town during the World Cup.
Getting around by bus
Bus Rapid Transit - for the duration of the World Cup
An airport-to-city bus service will run from the newly completed bus station at Cape Town International Airport to the main transport hub in Hertzog Boulevard in the city centre. This service will operate 24 hours a day for the duration of the event, and will cost R50 (Rand) one way. It will depart every six to 30 minutes, depending on demand.
The inner-city bus service, which will run 24 hours a day, each journey will cost R8 (Rand) and buses will arrive every 10 to 30 minutes. The Waterfront and Sea Point bus service will operate until 02h00 daily for the duration of the World Cup event. The cost of the journey will be based on the distance travelled, and services will operate at regular intervals.
Bus Rapid Transit - on match days only
A free shuttle bus service for match ticket holders will run from the main transport hub in the city center to Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. This service will operate from four hours before kick-off, until four hours after the final whistle. Buses will depart every three to five minutes, depending on demand.
A park-and-ride service with the same hours of operation as the shuttle bus will run from the University of Cape Towns upper campus in Rondebosch to the main transport hub, and will be free of charge for match ticket holders.br>
A paid service will run from Hout Bay to the main transport hub to Cape Town Stadium. It will operate from four hours before kick-off, until 02h00. The cost of the journey will be based on the distance travelled, as with the regular service, and buses will arrive at regular intervals.
Getting around by car, shuttle and taxi
Please note that there will be no general spectator parking available at the stadium or immediate surrounds, while parking in the city centre is also severely limited. All spectators are advised and encouraged to use the identified park-and-ride facilities outside the city centre.
We drive on the left-hand side of the road, and our cars rental cars included are right-hand-drive vehicles. All distances, speed limits (and speedometers) are in kilometres. Wearing seat belts is compulsory. Using hand-held phones while driving is against the law.
The general speed limit on highways is 120km/h (75mph). On secondary roads it is 100km/h (60mph). In built-up areas it is usually 60km/h (35mph) unless otherwise indicated.
Any valid drivers license is accepted provided it bears the photograph and signature of the holder and is printed in English.
Our public transport system is limited so youll need to hire a car, call a taxi or join a tour.
Public transport is being overhauled ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The central city and Cape Town International Airport will have a dedicated lane for Bus Rapid Transit vehicles. At present there is no public transport service from the airport.
Shuttle services operate from kiosks in the International and Domestic Arrivals halls at the airport. The buses transport visitors to Cape Towns central transport hub in Hertzog Boulevard. From there, you will be able to take a metered taxi to your accommodation. The information kiosk attendants at the hub will assist you should you require any help.
Minibus taxis operate across the city and offer convenient but sometimes hair-raisingly fast public transport along major routes. Boarding points are whenever and wherever you can get the driver to stop usually with no warning! The upside is that minibus taxis are frequently available and inexpensive. There are no route maps for these services but you cant miss the network across the city.
Rikkis are mid-priced taxis that operate in and around the central city. Yellow Rikki phones are situated around the city, allowing you to place a free call to book a Rikki.
Walking
The best way to soak up the festive atmosphere and absorb
South African culture is by walking within the city centre.
Enjoy the festivities along the Fan Walk, which starts outside the central railway station in Adderley Street and ends at the entrance to the stadium precinct. Vehicles are not allowed along this distance of approximately 2.2km.
Walking to and from the Cape Town Stadium is strongly suggested to avoid traffic congestion.
While there will be a strong security presence along the Fan Walk, fans are advised not to walk alone after dark in unpopulated areas.
Disabilities
Buses on the shuttle routes from the airport and to the stadium will be wheelchair friendly, as will the main transport hub and the shuttle stations.
A special-needs transport hub at the Civic Centre, between the main transport hub and Cape Town Station, will operate on all match days. This park-and-ride service to and from the stadium will be exclusively for people with disabilities, and will be free of charge.
Wheelchair users with a wheelchair match ticket, as issued through the FIFA ticketing system, and those in possession of a doctors certificate confirming their immobility, are requested to book a place on this shuttle.
Some private taxi operators will also be able to transport wheelchair users to areas not covered by the shuttles.
Let us help you plan your transport
Once youre in the city, getting around is simple and convenient. You have a variety of options including taxi, coach, train, bus, hire car or even canal boat. In fact, once youre in Cape Towns central business district, the close proximity of stadiums and fan parks, as well as dedicated fan routes, makes it possible to soak up the Cape Town atmosphere by walking to your destination.
