Law enforcement officers to be deployed at public transport facilities across Cape Town

 PHOTO: officials/ City of Cape Town 

The City of Cape Town is expected to deploy additional law enforcement officers at public transport facilities across Cape Town in efforts to fight criminal activities, enforce compliance with by-laws and address informal trading matters. 

The Western Cape Mobility Department is funding this team, named the Public Transport Facilities Safety Team as part of its safer public transport initiative.

Cape Town mayor Gerodin Hill-Lewis said the team would soon start with active duty at public transport facilities where there is an urgent need for additional safety and security interventions. 

“The deployment will be based on hotspot identification by our data analysts from the City's Public Transport Department. This will ensure that resources are deployed where most needed, based on sound evidence. I trust this joint initiative with the Western Cape Mobility Department will contribute to our efforts to make transport facilities safer for our commuters, transport operators, and all who use these spaces,” said Mayor Hill-Lewis.

Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas urged the commuters and operators please support these officers, and to work with them. 

Done by Esona Mfazwe