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| Johannesburg | Getting around in Johannesburg... Posted: Thu September 20, 2007 03:02 PM UTC
...seems to be quite difficult, if it's not with an own or rental car. So my question is, if it is possible to plan a journey with Metrobus in advance. Their site http://www.mbus.co.za offers a 98-page route list from September 2006, but I haven't found a route map. I am interested in going from Lelville to Gold Reef City, but perhaps I will use Metrobus also on further ocassions. Has anybody some experiences with Metrobus to share or would you rather recommend me to rely on Taxis?
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| Johannesburg | Re: Getting around in Johannesburg... Posted: Fri September 21, 2007 11:59 AM UTC
My advice to you would be to obtain a detailed route map to the places you want to visit.
Once you have the routes,then hire a car. The metro busses are not safe ,nor are they on time and they are packed to capacity and sometimes even over loaded. Perhaps you can buy a street map of Johannesburg and study it before your trip. The taxis in use in South Africa are mini busses and the drivers are renowned for reckless driving.Not a safe option if you want peace of mind. A passenger rental car should cost about 30 to 35 euro`s per day,from companies such as Avis,Budget,Hertz. Heinrich
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| Johannesburg | Re: Getting around in Johannesburg... Posted: Fri September 21, 2007 06:32 PM UTC
Heinrich, not all taxis are mini-busses - there are sedan taxis with meters as well.
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| Johannesburg | Re: Getting around in Johannesburg... Posted: Fri September 21, 2007 06:53 PM UTC
I think it's Melville you are talking about and I doubt if there is a bus going to Gold Reef city from there. There are half day tours available but they are quite expensive.
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| Johannesburg | Re: Getting around in Johannesburg... Posted: Sat September 22, 2007 05:53 PM UTC
First, thanks to all of you for your replies. I am still making up my mind on what to do there. I am not very happy with the idea on driving on the left side in a country with a somewhat extroverted driving style :) Organized tours are also a less favorized option, but I may think about that, if I don't get anything else up to then. Perhaps we'll organize a taxi which brings us there and picks us up after our visit.
Oh yes, I was talking about Melville (that's what happen when you type faster thank you can think...). I don't think their are direct buses to Gold Reef city either, but chaning at Gandhi square, there may be way to get there - isn't it? Thanks again for your help - all the best Karl
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