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From buses and taxis to cars and trains, there are various ways to get around in Sandton Central. This section will provide you with the information you need to make your transport choice.
From time to time Sandton Central routes may experience road closures due to construction and other factors such as the Gautrain, Rea Vaya BRT and special events including events at the Sandton Convention Centre and the FIFA World Cup 2010. We will update information on this page regularly in an attempt to avoid as much delay as possible.
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The most exciting innovation in transport in South Africa, the Gautrain is an asset to the Sandton Central district. From the Sandton Central station, you can access the Inner City, Pretoria and OR Tambo airport in comfort and safety. For extensive information on the Gautrain please visit gautrain.co.za
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Traveling by taxi is a transport option readily available to you in Sandton Central. Meter taxicabs are available in many locations with the main ranking facilities being on Maude Street near the Balalaika Hotel, on Alice Lane behind the Sandton Convention Centre and on Rivonia Road near the Southern Sun Grayston Hotel. Minibus taxi's can be located in the main rank behind the Sandton Library on West Street.
View items...Almost two years after Johannesburg's Bus Rapid Transit system was launched, commuters and former taxi drivers who were retrained as drivers of the Rea Vaya buses, believe it is a huge success. Though motorists in the northern suburbs still pass empty stations, which are still under construction, commuters from Soweto to the Johannesburg CBD feel that the buses save them both time and money.
The first phase of the R25,4-billion rail project – Sandton to the OR Tambo International Airport – opened almost a year ago, in time for the kickoff of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
"We need to ask what the future of the Gautrain is. Is this the end of the road or do we see it growing bigger?" Mr Vadi asked.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, today announced the fares applicable for the Gautrain once the full system is operational, which is expected to be on the 1 July 2011.
The Dial Direct Pothole Brigade, which launched as a pilot-project in August 2010, today announced its partnership with Lead SA, an initiative that aims to mobilise South Africans to be the change they want to see.
The meter taxi companies operating in Sandton Central are:
Angelo Executive Cabs and Tours
011 885 3862
082 717 5866
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Maxi Drivers Association
011 648 1212 / 8869
082 389 7134
http://www.maxitaxi.co.za
Village Cabs and Tours
011 887 2207/08
083 986 2559
Village Vision Taxi
011 887 3612/3/4
082 961 5201
A factor driving the trend of luxury residential developments is the Gautrain, which will change the face of Sandton.
The project will have a positive effect on central Sandton's surrounding nodes as it creates access for commuters to and from other parts of the city, Pretoria and OR Tambo International Airport.
Billions of rands are earmarked for new office, retail and hotel developments near the Gautrain stations in Sandton Central, and this, in turn, is having huge spin-offs for both the existing property market and new residential developments.
Getting Around
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