Investigations underway, after MyCiti bus caught alight at Woodstock station
Investigations are underway, after a MyCiti bus caught alight at the Woodstock MyCiti station on Tuesday. The incident happened after all of the passengers disembarked safely at the station in Woodstock, as well as the bus driver. No injuries have been reported to the City.
‘’The fire brigade was called out for assistance. We can
confirm that nobody was injured and that an investigation is underway to
determine the causes. Investigations will confirm the cause(s) of the incident,’’
said Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayco Member for Urban Mobility.
Initial reports indicate that the bus has burnt out, and
there is damage to the station and red road.
Quintas says the City is currently busy clearing the red
road from debris.
‘’The MyCiTi buses are regularly serviced, inspected and
maintained in terms of the City’s contract with the bus operator, and the City
has a record of these. Furthermore, the buses undergo a roadworthy test every
six months with a reputable test station to ensure the fleet is in a safe and
reliable condition,’’ said Quintas.
‘’This is an exceptional incident, and we need to establish
what were the causes by conducting a proper investigation in consultation with
the bus manufacturer,’’ he added.
The MyCiTi buses travelling along the T01 route will be
temporarily deviated until further notice.
Commuters can phone the Transport Information Centre for
information about schedules and routes on 0800 65 64 63. The TIC is available
24/7.
Done By: Mitchum George
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