When you are visiting a foreign country like Midrand, there are so many things you do not know about. People especially face a lot of trouble regarding transport in another place because they do not have good knowledge about the public transport there. You already know that you need to land at OR Tambo Airport to get to Midrand, so, you may also book accommodation near OR Tambo Airport. However, what about roaming across the area? Here is some information about transport in Midrand:

Bus services

Set up as a company in 2000, Metrobus is owned by the city of Johannesburg wholly. It is the second-largest bus operator in South Africa. The company has 532 buses that cover 80 scheduled routes and 130 school routes. There are six special buses fitted with hydraulic wheelchair fits in the fleet. About 90,000 passengers use Metrobus daily for transport. It also focuses on providing transport for major events.

Railway system

The metro railway system is the least expensive form of transport in Midrand that connects central Johannesburg to Soweto, Pretoria and many satellite towns along the Witwatersrand. Huge numbers of workers commute daily using this railway system. However, keep in mind that the railway infrastructure only covers the older areas in the city’s south. None of the northern areas has any rail infrastructure.

Metered taxis

When you choose taxis as a form of transport, it gives you a lot more flexibility. So, you may book accommodation near OR Tambo Airport or a few kilometres away from the airport, it’s your choice. Johannesburg has its fair share of conventional metered taxis. However, unlike in many other countries, these taxis do not wander around the streets in search of passengers. You need to summon them, generally by telephone. Tourists can also ask the reception staff of the hotel they are staying at to make quick arrangements for a taxi.

Uber

Uber was launched in late 2014. This smartphone taxi cab has brought a revolution to the local metered taxi industry in Midrand. It offers a safe, quick and reliable system with a much more competitive price compared to most taxi companies in Johannesburg.

Tuk-tuks

The enterprising fleets of tuk-tuks are the latest addition to the transport network of Johannesburg. A motorcycle may not be suitable for everyone while speeding around corners or chugging up steep hills, but these tuk-tuks make travelling between suburbs easier. The fares start at R30 only which is conventional for most travellers.

City sightseeing bus

If you do not know where to start from while roaming around the city, you may choose the open-top, hop-on-hop-off red bus. You would be accompanied by an insightful audio guide as well on the two-hour journey – the time it takes to complete the tour if you do not get off at any of the stops. You may visit the city sightseeing website for more information.

If you have booked accommodation near the OR Tambo Airport and packed your bags already, then this transport information is all you need to start your journey.